Midday Report for Tuesday 8 April 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The young singer from Flaxmere - Emmanuel Fonoti-Fuimaono already has a long list of successes - but he is one of only a handful of singers selected from over 600 applicants worldwide. Fonoti-Fuimaono… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A big clean-up is underway at a kohanga reo in Petone, after floodwaters swept through classrooms during heavy rain on Tuesday morning. Kokiri marae and kohanga general manager Tina Olsen-Ratana spoke… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 8 April 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Gary Stead will step down as the Black Caps T20 and one-day head coach and will soon decide if he wants to reapply for the test coach's role. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 8 April 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's tariffs. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado which brought down trees, smashed windows and lifted roofs on Tuesday morning. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio