Midday Report

The Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent of the population by the end of next year - despite new figures showing quitting rates have… Read more Audio

In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Read more Audio

Wellingtonians are having their say about the city council's plans to slash hundreds of millions of dollars worth of projects from its 10-year budget. Wellington issues reporter Nick James spoke to… Read more Audio

A damning report could mean the end of NCEA level one with the government poised to make significant changes to the qualification. Rangitoto College Principal Patrick Gale spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 26 November 2024. Audio

Black Caps coach Gary Stead has confirmed former skipper Kane Williamson will play in the first test against England but is yet to confirm just who he'll replace. Audio

Midday Business News for 26 November 2024. Audio

The government has announced funding for 50 new senior doctors, and more nurses, to fix critical shortages in rural, mental health, maternity and critical care specialities. Health Minister Shane Reti… Read more Audio

Leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer. National Party deputy leader… Read more Audio

In today's episode, Labour's health spokesperson says the government is gaming the health system, a former sportswoman says New Zealand Rugby excluding All Black TJ Perenara's reference to te Tiriti o… Read more Audio

Community newspapers facing closure across the motu are asking Tātau Tātau O Te Wairoa for help. Aayden Clarke, head of the Trust's commercial arm, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A leading Pasifika doctor says the recent measles outbreak will be etched in the minds of Samoans, as the island nation has now confirmed its first case of whooping cough. Sir Collin Tukuitonga is an… Read more Audio