Midday Report

Recovery work has resumed at the site of the Mount Maunganui landslide, where six people are missing. WorkSafe's Head of Inspectorate Rob Pope spoke to Guyon Espiner.

A Midday Report special on the weather events hitting the North Island presented by Guyon Espiner. In Mount Maunganui, where slips came down on a campground at the foot of the mountain, and people are unnaccounted for. RNZ understands children are among those missing. Guyon speaks to Teesh Sullivan who was at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park when the latest slip came down.

A special weather broadcast as parts of the North Island are slammed by severe weather. Guyon Espiner crosses to RNZ reporters in Northland and Coromandel, both of which are under red rain warnings. Also the latest from the MetService and Civil Defence.

We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why; Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece; The government has put more support into eradicating the yellow-legged hor...

We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why. Dr Stephens spoke to Lauren Crimp.

News from the rural farming sector.

NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned after a falling out with the organisation's board.

News from the business sector.

Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece. Hansen spoke to Lauren Crimp.

The government has put more support into eradicating the yellow-legged hornets found on Auckland's North Shore. Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach; Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues; The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator.

News from the rural farming sector.

Jennie Wylie has resigned from her position as CEO, Wylie has been with the organisation for 16 years and in the top post since 2016.

News from the business sector.

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lauren Crimp.

The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator, Dr Craig Dalton from the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues. Martin Campbell, Professional Firefighters Union vice president spoke to Lauren Crimp.

The Crown is returning more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori in the top of the South Island - ending what's thought to be the country's longest running property dispute; Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings; The funerals of the victims of Sunday's terrorist attack have begun; The cherry-pit-spit na...

The cherry-pit-spit nationals take place in Cromwell on December 28th. Organiser, Anthea Lawrence spoke to Lauren Crimp.

The funerals of the victims of Sunday's terrorist attack have begun. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook is in Sydney and spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings. Greater Wellington Regional Council public transport committee chair Ros Connelly spoke to Lauren Crimp.

The Crown is returning more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori in the top of the South Island - ending what's thought to be the country's longest running property dispute. Kerensa Johnston from Te Here-a-Nuku - Making the Tenths Whole spoke to Lauren Crimp.