Midday Report

RNZ reporter Teuila Fuatai is in Northland and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

The top of the country has been effectively cut off from the rest of us, as heavy rain and wind continues to batter the North. The severe weather has left almost 2000 homes and businesses across Northland without power. Far North mayor Moko Tepania spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Another vegetable processing plant plans to shut its doors as McCain says it can't keep its Hastings site afloat; A growing amount of evidence is showing the common influenza vaccine can cut the likelihood of a heart attack by a third; The government is due to give an update on its Predator Free 2050 plan.

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

Wellington has been officially targeted to become New Zealand's first predator free city. This was announced today by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka as part of a launch of an updated strategy to reach the goal of Predator Free 2050. RNZ's Farah Hancock spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Getting an annual influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by a third according to research from the Public Health Communication Centre, who say there is a growing amount of evidence showing getting the vaccine is about as effective as using common heart medication. Dr Philip Shirley spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Frozen foods manufacturer McCain has announced it will close its processing plant in Hawke's Bay in January next year. John Loughlin, Director at the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Brooke van Velden announces retirement from politics; The government announces a relief package as fuel prices rise; We spoke to a budgeting service following the government's announcement.

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

Tracey Phillips, chief executive at Henderson Budget Service spoke to Guyon Espiner following the government's relief package announcement.

The government has announced a relief package as fuel costs rise. Guyon Espiner spoke to RNZ's political gallery following the announcement.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.

Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner.

ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden has announced she will not stand in the next election. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The government announces scheme to double number of EV charge points,we speak to the energy minister; Plus, we get a response from the Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick; The consumption of imported ultra-processed foods has skyrocketed in New Zealand.

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

In just three decades, New Zealand's imports of ultra-processed foods have skyrocketed from 16 kilograms per person to over 100 kilograms per person. University of Auckland Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

Business news with Anan Zaki.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the government's position on the Middle East conflict, and what he would do if he was Prime Minister; Should schools be forced to adopt water only policies to protect dental health?; Synthony taking place in Auckland this weekend; Patrick Gower joins Guyon Espiner to discuss the week in politics.