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1:45 PM.In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The Israeli military has called on the residents of 25 more villages and towns in southern Lebanon to leave their homes for safety immediately. Correspondent Henri Bou Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Among the 149 projects approved for accelerated decision-making under the government's Fast-track approval bill is a large-scale iron sand mining proposal from Australian company Trans Tasman… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Seven aquaculture projects have made the governments list of approved projects. Audio

12:29 PM.The Black Ferns can no longer win the WXV title after falling to a 49-31 defeat to defending champions England in Canada. Audio

12:20 PM.A major solar energy developer says fast-tracking renewable energy projects will give the country's electricity system an urgently needed boost. Audio

12:15 PM.Samoan locals are concerned about the environmental impacts the HMNZS Manawanui sinking will have on the local eco system. Manu Percival spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.While the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP say a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government. Labour MP for Taieri Ingrid Leary spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, flooding and slips have closed roads across Otago and residents are being advised to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary. A state of emergency has been declared in… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Public health experts say the advice Associate Health Minister Casey Costello used to support a heated tobacco tax cut is a desperate collection of papers. Richard Edwards from the Department of… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Dunedin is experiencing one of its wettest days in over a century, with MetService extending its red rain warning to 11 o'clock Friday night. RNZ reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio

12:37 PM.The heavy rain in Otago has caused stock losses. Audio

12:27 PM.The Crusaders are saying gidday to a new player. Audio

12:20 PM.A new government underwriting scheme has got a big thumbs up. Audio

12:17 PM.Glenda Wallace who lives at Toko Mouth near Milton in Clutha told Midday Report her coastal community of around 70 houses has no power and is cut off by road. Wallace spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio

12:12 PM.Flooding and slips have closed roads across Otago and residents are being advised to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary. Emergency Management Otago controller Chris Henderson spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Dunedin's Civil Defence bunker is being activated as the region prepares for very heavy rain, the latest census data shows one in 20 New Zealanders identifies as part of the… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Whangārei is expecting a boom in the number of cruise ships that visit the city each year, bringing hopes of a major boost to the economy. Whangārei mayor Vince Cocurullo spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio

12:42 PM.The Christchurch City Business Association is pushing back on a proposal to get more food trucks set up at the Art Centre. Association chair Annabel Turley spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio

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

12:28 PM.Luna Rossa will have to save three match points to challenge for the America's Cup, but the Italian syndicate is confident they can do it. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 4 October 2024. Audio

12:17 PM.The latest census data shows one in 20 New Zealanders identifies as part of the rainbow community. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio

12:11 PM.Dunedin's Civil Defence bunker is being activated as the region prepares for very heavy rain which presents a "threat to life" according to MetService. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris and… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Benjamin Netanyahu says Iran's missile attack on Israel was a "big mistake" and has vowed Iran will pay - and should not underestimate Israel's determination to punish its enemies… Read more Audio