On today's episode, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced an increase to defence spending, political editor Jo Moir crunches the numbers, head of research at Enerlytica John Kidd warns it could be a tough winter after the country narrowly avoided a power cut on Friday morning, two new Lord Of The Rings films have been announced, former head of South Pacific pictures John Barnett shares the details, and Melbourne based Phoenix fans are gearing up for the A-League semi-final against the Victory.

Midday Report Essentials for 10 May 2024

News & Politics

A brief update of movements in the financial sector.

Markets Update for 21 May 2024

It was a record-breaking day for Scott McLaughlin at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway - producing a scorching drive to book pole position for the famous Indy 500. New Zealand motorsport great Greg Murphy spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

NZ driver Scott McLaughlin takes pole position at Indy 500

New Zealand's plummeting school attendance rates are part of a global crisis that international experts warn will take more than an awareness campaign to turn around. Kate Newton reports.

School attendance plummets world wide

A Gulf Habour resident says it was heart wrenching to see the country club burn down on Monday night. Reporter Katie Fitzgerald spoke to Corin Dann.

Gulf Harbour country club burns down

Labour's housing spokesperson says the government is failing to do the one thing needed to address the shortage in social housing - commit to ongoing funding. Labour's housing spokesperson Kieran McAnulty spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Midday Report Essentials for 10 May 2024

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