Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26th September 2025

In today's episode, the man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. A former minister says bold action is needed to reform the energy sector and help grow the economy.Technology that could reduce methane emissions from cattle by as much as 30 percent is a step closer to being trialled in New Zealand. Precious pups and poodles have descended on Rangiora for the National Dog Show.