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Midday News for 19 December 2013
The jury in the trial of a Christchurch woman accused of killing her husband reaches its verdict. There's standing room only at the public meeting where Len Brown faces his fate. Audio
Midday News for 27 August 2013
Strong words from the US lay the groundwork for possible military intervention in Syria and the Government will appeal against a ruling on payouts for uninsured Christchurch properties. Audio
Midday News for 20 August 2013
The government sets the date for Meridian Energy's partial sale and the cricketer Jesse Ryder tests positive for a banned substance. Audio
Midday News for 13 August 2013
A law change is proposed to restrict the movements of suspected child abusers. Research shows the Government spends more time chasing welfare debt than unpaid tax. Audio
Midday News for 7 August 2013
A major overhaul of workplace health and safety is announced and Stephen Joyce says some toxic whey proteins are yet to be tracked down. Audio
Midday News for 11 July 2013
Claims that an online purchase tax system would be very complex and legislation to encourage public service efficiency passes its final reading. Audio
Midday News for 28 June 2013
The government is set to annouce new initiatives to tackle Auckland's transport problems and the Family Violence Death Review Committee recommends changes to reduce domestic homicides. Audio
Midday News for 26 June 2013
Hundreds of jobs lost as New Zealand Post closes mail processing centres and the Government was warned its convention centre deal with Sky City could increase problem gambling. Audio
Midday News for 25 June 2013
WikiLeaks is refusing to disclose the location of NSA whistle blower Edward Snowden and the Prime Minister is confident that United Future will vote for the GCSB legislation. Audio
Midday News for 21 June 2013
Wellington's South Coast bears the full brunt of the southerly storm. Audio
Midday News for 19 June 2013
A restaurant chain is under investigation over claims it pays workers less than four dollars an hour and Government Departments and Northern iwi reach a deal on how to spend money. Audio
Midday News for 11 June 2013
National standards results show improvement, and John Key won't take the investigation into who leaked a GC-SB report any further. Audio
Midday News for 24 May 2013
The Green Party says small investors lost out in the sale of Mighty River Power. Calls for a total overhaul of the disability sector. Audio
Midday News for 4 April 2013
A leading academic says the Prime Minister made a mistake in phoning Fletcher and Civil Liberties advocates question whether judges will effectively use proposed new cyber bullying laws. Audio
Midday News for 7 March 2013
An engineer for Tower Insurance gives evidence in a Christchurch court and new rules are revealed for charter schools. Audio
Midday News for 5 March 2013
The Mighty River Power sale kicks off with would be buyers able to register and 1500 people protest at MPs' offices against Novopay. Audio
Midday News for 21 February 2013
Bumper profits for Mighty River Power and concerns walls of high rise apartments could turn some Auckland beach suburbs into another Gold Coast. Audio
Midday News for 19 February 2013
Telecom, Vodafone and Telstra are to build a trans-Tasman internet cable and more than 50 teachers will lose their jobs in the Christchurch school shake up. Audio
Midday News for 23 January 2013
The Ministry for Primary Industries is investigating reports commercial vessels are fishing in a marine mammal sanctuary. Firefighters are hoping for a reprieve from strong winds as they struggle to… Audio
Midday News for 5 December 2012
Brendan Horan says he will not challenge his expulsion from the New Zealand First caucus. The CTV inquest hears that a lack of training extended to the top levels of the Fire Service. Audio