New Zealand rider Shane Richardson has died following a eleven bike crash at a British Superbikes race in Cheshire.

Midday Business News for 6 May 2025

The government is making it harder to make a claim for pay equity in a bid to cut costs, saying the current system is too loose. Workplace Minister Brooke van Velden spoke to Charlotte Cook.

In today's episode, Police believe a shooting in Gisborne on Saturday night was gang-related, nearly 300 people are still without power across the capital, a small ceremony has taken place in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank to remember murdered PhD student, Kyle Whorrall, and New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson was forced to retire during the Miami Grand Prix.

Australia's Labor government led by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has returned for a second term following the party's surprise decisive win in the country's federal election. World Watch's Andrew McRae spoke to political scientist at Charles Sturt University, Dominic O'Sullivan.

New Zealand Formula 1 driver Liam Lawson was forced to retire during the Miami Grand Prix after a collision on the first turn of the race. Sports broadcaster Stephen McIvor spoke to Charlotte Cook.

A small ceremony has taken place in the Auckland suburb of Meadowbank on Monday morning to remember murdered PhD student, Kyle Whorrall. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Midday Rural News for 5 May 2025

Another frustrating day for Liam Lawson in Formula One.

Midday Business News for 5 May 2025