Midday Report

In today's episode, we speak with ASB chief economist Nick Tuffley about what to expect in Budget 2025. We cross to Wellington issues reporter Nick James about a major Wellington City Council meeting… Read more Audio

Health spending will be the top of mind for many in this year's budget, with many parts of the sector calling for a major injection in funding. Haematologist Rodger Tiedemann spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A Christchurch principal involved in a proposal for a First XV rugby competition put forward by South Island boys' high schools insists it is not aimed at excluding co-ed schools. Christchurch Boys'… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 22 May 2025 Audio

Two Olympic gold medal winning sevens players, Jorja Miller and Risi Puri-Lane have been named to make their debuts for the Black Ferns in Saturday's Pacific Four decider against the USA in Hamilton.

Midday Business News for 22 May 2025 Audio

There's a big day of decisions for the Wellington City Council as they consider how to slice and dice their money. Wellington reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Reporters and economists are going over the government's Budget which will be released publicly at 2 o'clock on Thursday afternoon. ASB Bank Chief economist Nick Tuffley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, The ACT party asked for advice on the full range of possible punishments for Te Pati Maori MPs following last year's Treaty Principles haka - including imprisonment, RNZ today… Read more Audio

A Māori production company and film festival has been recognised at the Cannes Film Festival in France. Māoriland Charitable Trust won the economic and social impact award at the Global Production… Read more Audio

The Free Speech Union said Tonkin + Taylor was wrong to investigate an employee who heckled Winston Peters on his way to work on Tuesday. The Free Speech Union's Nick Hanne spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 21 May 2025 Audio