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1:45 PM.On today's episode, dozens of vessels have been searching for a man believed to have gone overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour Friday morning, a Wellington man en route back from New… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Plumes of smoke are visible at Whakaari - White Island after a small eruption on the island. GNS volcanologist Geoff Kilgour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A Dunedin City Councillor says security guards at the bus hub where a 16-year-old was stabbed need to be trained as youth workers. Dunedin City Councillor Marie Laufiso spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.It hasn't taken long for New Zealand golfer Sam Jones to find his feet on the World Tour. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 24 May 2024 Audio

12:19 PM.A Wellington man en route back from New Caledonia is relieved to be leaving the riot-torn territory. Andre Capiez spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Dozens of vessels have been searching for a man believed to have gone overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour Friday morning. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.On today's episode, a New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious, a study has found a significant… Read more Audio

12:53 PM.On going flooding across southern Brazil has claimed the lives of more than 150-people, injured hundreds and left 104-missing. World Watch's Andrew McRae spoke with World Vision's impact director for… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.An AK-74, shotgun, machete and ammunition stashed deep in the ground was not what an amateur metal detectorist thought he'd find on his first outing. Dan O'Donnell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A new study has found there are more vape retailers in lower socio-economic areas and in close proximity to schools. University of Canterbury public health expert Dr Matt Hobbs spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:25 PM.The New Zealand Breakers coach Mody Maor has quit the Auckland based basketball club taking up a job in Asia. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 23 May 2024 Audio

12:18 PM.A study has found a significant proportion of new primary teachers do not have the most basic qualifications in science and maths. University of Auckland lecturer in mathematics education Dr Lisa… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.A New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious. Shula Guse spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The annual ACC Rongoā Māori or traditional Māori healing conference has kicked off today with practitioners coming together from around the motu to share ideas. Donna Kerridge spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:43 PM.French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia to resume talks with local leaders and find a "political solution" to the ongoing crisis. Islands Business Magazine… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Dairy farmers around the country will be milking their herds with a smile today because the average price rose 3.3 percent at the global dairy trade auction… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Provincial Unions say the Players Association's threat to split with New Zealand Rugby if governance reforms don't go ahead is "irresponsible" and "uneccessary". Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 22 May 2024 Napier Port the country's number four port has rebounded from last year's Cyclone Gabrielle disruption to post an increased profit on higher revenue, an insurance… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.An aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling. Aviation expert Peter Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:12 PM.Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to… Read more Audio