Midday Report for Monday 10 March 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads, a… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.More than 1600 musicians were gathered in Invercargill on the weekend to compete in the largest pipe band festival outside of Scotland. Royal New Zealand Pipe Bands' Association president Liam… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Major banks are back before Parliament's Finance and Expenditure Committee today, as the inquiry into banking competition continues. Independent economist Cameron Bagrie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 10 March 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Black Caps coach Gary Stead will wait until the end of the season before making a decision on his future, but hinted he's keen to stay on after guiding the side to another title match in a major… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 10 March 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.A homelessness support group says New Zealand is failing women as Auckland services see a spike in demand - prompting an SOS call to the government. Coalition to End Women's Homelessness Project… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The Department of Conservation has been unlawfully issuing permits to the Transport Agency, allowing it to kill species such as kiwi during the construction of news roads. Environmental Law… Read more Audio