Midday Report

Lando Norris has scored his first Formula One victory, beating reigning world champion Max Verstappen in the Miami Grand Prix. Audio

Midday Business News for 6 May 2024 Audio

Councils from Horowhenua, Kāpiti, Wairarapa, the Hutt Valley, Porirua and Wellington City are meeting this Friday to discuss a regional water deal. Former Wellington mayor Dame Kerry Prendergast spoke… Read more Audio

A homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night. RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Victoria University's students' association is relieved their concerns about a planned freedom of speech event have been taken on board, with the university making changes to the format of the event… Read more Audio

Consumer NZ says it's fantastic a bill aiming to modernise insurance law has passed its first reading in parliament. Consumer NZ investigative team leader Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Farmers are preparing to cull crop-eating ducks from their farms. Audio

An off-field battle from one of their players has the Blues motivated in Super Rugby. Audio

Businesses are reporting a sunnier outlook. Audio

The Green Party has another hitch in an already tumultuous start to the term - as further allegations emerge about MP Julie Anne Genter. Political commentator Lara Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has doubled down on his comments about a former Australian foreign minister in a speech this morning. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Additional security has been put in place at some Auckland bus stations after a series of violent attacks on teenagers by large groups of other young people. Auckland Transport's public transport… Read more Audio