Midday Report for Wednesday 9 April 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, economists' predict a 25 basis point cut to the official cash rate, taking it to 3-point-5 percent. A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime - and… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.With Easter approaching, Tearfund has created the Chocolate Scorecard, which ranks popular chocolate brands available in New Zealand. Charlotte Cook was joined by Tearfund Head of Advocacy, Claire… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Engineers are sounding the alarm at the high number of roles being lost as the country experiences a major slowdown in infrastructure work. Helen Davidson, the chief executive of the Association of… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 9 April 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Former Black Caps coach John Bracewell believes Brendon McCullum and Stephen Fleming would be out of reach but he's backing Daniel Vettori for the job. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 9 April 2025 Audio

12:14 PM.A new report has found New Zealand is being overwhelmed by organised crime, and despite successive governments' and authorities' efforts, it's worse than ever. Charlotte speaks to Dr Chris Wilkins… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Economists are predicting a drop in the official cash rate this afternoon, with broad expectations of a 25 basis point cut to 3-point-5 percent. Charlotte speaks to RNZ's money correspondent Susan… Read more Audio