Midday Report for Wednesday 23 April 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.A Tauranga councillor says lack of airline competition in the region has been an issue for years and domestic prices are a big concern for residents. Papamoa Ward Councillor Steve Morris spoke to… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.A coroner examining the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his stepson Mike in Southland 10 years ago has heard conflicting evidence about what a witness was told. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Farmers affected by extreme dry conditions are being offered some assistance. Audio

12:28 PM.Almost 50 players have been invited to a Black Ferns training camp in Wellington this weekend, as the international season looms. Audio

12:20 PM.Lodestone is thinking about a share float. Audio

12:17 PM.For the second time, Te Pāti Māori MPs have declined to turn up to a Privileges Committee hearing at Parliament, but this time they have lodged written submissions in their absence. Deputy political… Read more Audio

12:07 PM.New Zealand's sole cardinal says it is important the next pope continues to prevent child sexual abuse in the church and is politically astute considering the current geopolitical environment… Read more Audio