Midday Report for Thursday 30 January 2025

12:45 PM.An Auckland maths teacher has been shortlisted for an international teaching award, with a prize of more the $1.7 million up for grabs. Subash Chandar K spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.More gay and bisexual men and takatapui will soon be able to donate blood and plasma, with the Blood Service moving to a new way of assessing donors. New Zealand Blood Service Chief Medical Officer Dr… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 30 January 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.New Zealand's most successful Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe has announced her retirement from competition. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 30 January 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Children's Minister has asked Oranga Tamariki to pause its review into service provider contracts, and extend existing contracts until the end of the year. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A Latin American community leader is fielding phone calls from people who are concerned there will be a rise in hostilities against them after New Zealand First ministers made comments about migrant… Read more Audio