Midday Business News for 1 May 2025

The South Island is experiencing wild weather, with Selwyn under a state of emergency and heavy rain warnings in place for Canterbury. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Wellington is under a red wind warning, as gale force winds lash the capital city. Wellington reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook.

In today's episode, wild weather is on its way for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds, a former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities, and a man who spent 25 years in prison for murder has been acquitted and discharged.

Stephen Stone was imprisoned in 1999 for the murder of Deane Fuller-Sandys, as well as the rape and murder of Leah Stephens. Private investigator Tim McKinnel spoke to Charlotte Cook.

What's the future looking like for workers affected by Fonterra closing its packing factory in Hamilton?

Peter Burling has given an update on where he's at following his departure from Team New Zealand.

A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook.

A former inmate has described a total prisoner voting ban as 'punching down' on already marginalised communities. Awatea Mita spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Wild weather is in store for much of the country, with a low pressure system bringing heavy rain, snow, and strong winds from Wednesday. Reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook.