Charlotte Cook
Online platform Shopback growing in NZ
New Zealand is now the fastest-growing market for the online platform Shopback, which pays you back a percentage of your online shopping. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
One third of households have never switched insurance provider
New research from the Insurance Council has found almost a third of New Zealand households have never switched their insurance provider. Insurance Council chief executive Kris Faafoi spoke to… Audio
Wairoa mayor on gang tensions in region
The police have been using special powers in a bid to clamp down on a rise in gang activity in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Police recruits fail physical tests but still admitted
Police are investigating after three recruits who failed their physical tests were still admitted for training. Police Minister Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 24 April 2025
In today's episode, China says a group of New Zealand MPs have violated the relationship between the two countries by visiting Taiwan last week, and meeting with its new president, the police have… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 23 April 2025
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… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2025
In today's episode, the Vatican's representative in New Zealand says Pope Francis' progressive politics will continue with the election of a new pope in the coming weeks. An Auckland councillor says… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 17 April 2025
In today's episode, the Far North Mayor Moko Tepania provides an update on Cyclone Tam sweeping through Northland, Northpower is working to restore power to households affected by the storm, One NZ… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 16 April 2025
In today's episode, Northland Civil Defence is urging residents to prepare for possible high winds and power outages as weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Tam approaches, the New Zealand… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 15 April 2025
In today's episode, trans researchers are disappointed by a new directive for Health New Zealand to stop using the term "pregnant people", the body overseeing kura kaupapa is welcoming new classrooms… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 14 April 2025
In today's episode, the government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process, some principals are labelling a plan… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11 April 2025
In today's episode, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being overwhelmingly rejected in yesterday's vote, ACT Party leader David Seymour remains defiant, the government is expanding the official term… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 10 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, a boil water… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 9 April 2025
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… Audio
Global chocolate companies ranked
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… Audio
NZ "losing fight" against organised crime - report
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… Audio
Economists predict OCR cut
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… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 8 April 2025
In today's episode, parts of Levin have suffered extensive damage from a tornado, the Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's… Audio
Warnings inflation may rise in response to Trump's tariffs
The Finance Minister has warned global inflation could rise by as much as 0.5 percent in response to Donald Trump's tariffs. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 7 April 2025
In today's episode, the New Zealand share market fell more than 3.1 percent on Monday morning, the biggest single session fall since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, Households are being asked… Audio