Midday Report

Midday Business News for 9 October 2024 Audio

Whānau Āwhina Plunket workers will now be trained as vaccinators, as part of a government plan to boost childhood immunisation rates. Whānau Āwhina Plunket chief executive Fiona Kingsford spoke to… Read more Audio

The Navy Search and Rescue boss is currently on the water deciding on the next steps for the sunken HMZNS Manawanui. Reporter Susana Lei'ataua spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, a Coroner has found Sophia Crestani's death could have been avoided at an overcrowded Dunedin party, anti-prison advocates say the government's claim that there are no plans to… Read more Audio

Tui Breweries infamous 'yeah right' advertising campaign is back and causing a stir already. Massey University professor in marketing and advertising Dr Bodo Lang spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The housing market in Wellington continues to see slow sales and falling values despite an expectation of further interest rate cuts. Tom Fuller from Tommy's Real Estate spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 8 October 2024 Audio

Former All Blacks Sevens star William Warbrick is one of eight debutants named in the Kiwis squad for the upcoming Pacific Championships. Audio

Midday Business News for 8 October 2024 Audio

Auckland Prison, also known as Paremoremo, has been listed as a project under the Fast Track Approvals Bill, with a proposal to increase capacity from 680 to 1200. People Against Prisons Aotearoa… Read more Audio

A Coroner has found Sophia Crestani's death could have been avoided at an overcrowded Dunedin party. Reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

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