Midday Report for Friday 14 February 2025

12:59 PM.In today's episode, the Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati becomes the third health boss in a week to resign - we speak with our health reporter Ruth Hill. More than 200 jobs have been axed from… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Love it or hate it - Valentines Day is here - and with it comes the potential for plenty of spending. Hospitality NZ's chief executive Steve Armitage spoke with Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Paper mill workers in Tokoroa are reeling today after the owner of the Kinleith Mill confirmed 230 jobs will be axed from its paper division. Staff were called to the meeting at the mill this morning… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday rural news for 14 February 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps will again be without Rachin Ravindra for tonight's one-day Tri-Series final against Pakistan in Karachi. Audio

12:19 PM.There's finally been some growth in the manufacturing sector. Audio

12:14 PM.More than 200 jobs in Tokoroa have been lost as the Kinleith Mill closes its paper production division Mill owners Oji Fibre Solutions signalled last year that it was considering closing the paper… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The third health boss in a week has confirmed they will be promptly stepping down. The Director-General of Health, Diana Sarfati's resignation today follows the chief executive, Margie Apa's immediate… Read more Audio