Midday Report

An all-age summer pastime will get its own New Zealand championship next year - stone-skimming. Richie Laming spoke to Lauren Crimp from Hāwea. Audio

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The nurses union says people are waiting longer to see their GP because nurses are leaving primary healthcare for better pay overseas, or in hospitals. Tracey Morgan is an NZNO delegate and primary… Read more Audio

A blaze in Tongariro National Park is raging on. While crews are still battling to contain it, the local hapu says they're a lot further ahead than last time. Bubs Smith from Ngati Hikairo ki… Read more Audio

The Children's Commissioner has launched what she's calling an urgent advocacy campaign to prevent children being neglected, abused and killed; Wellingtonians will soon be able to tag on to buses and… Read more Audio

Temperatures are up around the country today with a heat alert issued for Hastings. Vaughan Currie, the owner of legendary ice cream store Rush Munro's, spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

Health New Zealand is encouraging vigilance as more locations of interest are identified in the current measles outbreak, with the upcoming Christmas party season having the potential to make things… Read more Audio

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio