Midday Report for Thursday 31 October 2024

1:45 PM.In today's episode, up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model, the United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.It's both terrorised and delighted visitors but on Saturday, Wellington will wave goodbye to Quasi, the giant hand statue that has sat atop the City Gallery for the last five years. Wellington City… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A decision to move the Western Springs speedway to Onehunga has blindsided the sport's organisers and been described as a "sham process" by some on the Auckland Council. Albany Ward Councillor John… Read more Audio

12:38 PM.Midday Rural News for 31 October 2024 Audio

12:27 PM.Silver Ferns coach Dame Noeline Taurua is pleased by the side's progress but she concedes there's still a long way to go if they're to be genuine contenders at the 2026 Commonwealth Game and the 2027… Read more Audio

12:24 PM.Midday Business News for 31 October 2024 Audio

12:18 PM.The United States presidential hopefuls Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have been hot on each other's heels, campaigning in the same battleground states with less than a week to go until polls close… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Up to 2000 people could lose their jobs as a result of the government's change to the school lunches funding model. Trust house chief executive John Prendergast spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio