Midday Report

The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

The bus involved in yesterday's crash in Rotorua was returning from a kapa haka competition in Tauranga. A passenger in the car died and three others were taken to hospital. RNZ Reporter Lauren Crimp… Read more Audio

The final evaluation for the government's military style boot camps found it was too small to provide any meaningful data, and its implementation was rushed. Janet Mays spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Report Essentials for 6 November 2025. Audio

Celebrated musician Troy Kingi was surprised to get the call up to open for infamous rocker Lenny Kravitz next week. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Firefighters have called off a one-hour strike tomorrow at noon but issued a new strike notice for a fortnight's time. Union secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Stacey Jones admits he's been in awe of teenager Casey McLean in the Pacific Championship. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Any plans to bring in a "move on" approach to rough sleepers in Auckland's CBD could have fatal consequences, according to a youth support group. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Read more Audio