Midday Report

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Power bills are about to go up again, for households and businesses already facing high costs. One organisation that's working to make New Zealand's electricity network more resilient is solar and battery start up Supa Energy. Its chief executive is Luke Blincoe spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Hato Hone St John is reassuring Aucklanders that its ambulance services will continue, even amid potential fuel shortages. General Manager Ambulance Operations Doug Gallagher spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

The spike in fuel prices is already pushing up construction costs, especially for jobs involving heavy equipment, according to QV's CostBuilder database. Costbuilder spokesperson Martin Bisset spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

NZ tourism boss discusses effects of conflict on industry; Advocates criticise use of bike engine size as risk predictor; Pasifika's new dedicated event for Maori.

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

Midday sports news with Barry Guy.

Polyfest, the largest Pasifika secondary school festival, is into its second week and is marking the first time the festival has a dedicated event for Maori. Te Paparewa Maori Event Director Tracey Watkinson spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

More than 1000 motorcycles converged on VTNZ branches around the country on Saturday, to deliver an open letter to ACC Minister Scott Simpson, with their concerns over what they call flawed data - which is pushing up the cost of motorbike registrations. MAG NZ Interim Chief Executive Richard Tohu spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

New Zealand's tourism industry was said to be getting its "mojo" back in the past 18 months. So how will the industry get through the next period as the Middle East conflict impacts everything from the cost of living, to the cost of travel itself. Tourism Industry Aotearoa Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

An update on New Zealand's fuel supply levels; Weekly political chat with Patrick Gower; The Loemis Festival is coming back to Wellington in June for its eleventh year.

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

The Loemis Festival is coming back to Wellington in June for its eleventh year. Festival director Andrew Laking spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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

Weekly chat about the week in politics with Patrick Gower.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones fronted an update on New Zealand's fuel situation as we went to air. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Metservice is forecasting that more rain is likely on Monday. MetService forecaster, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Bay of Plenty Civil Defence and Emergency Management Controller James Jefferson spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

The Far North has been effectively cut off from the rest of New Zealand, as heavy rain and wind continues to batter the region; PPTA responds to government's NCEA overhaul announcement; the Children's Commissioner is urging the government to roll out more support for kids in material hardship.

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

The Children's Commissioner is urging the government to roll out more support for kids in material hardship. Dr Claire Achmad spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.