A sluggish service sector is dragging on economy.

Some principals are labelling a plan for the Communities of Learning - Kāhui Ako scheme to be axed as "disastrous" for schools. Sacred Heart College principal Patrick Walsh spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The government wants to remove the second practical driving test and to reduce the number of eye tests required during the licensing process. Youth Inspire general manager Zainab Ali spoke to Charlotte Cook.

In today's episode, despite the Treaty Principles Bill being overwhelmingly rejected in yesterday's vote, ACT Party leader David Seymour remains defiant, the government is expanding the official term "veteran" to cover more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators, a man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of 18-year-old Ariki Rigby, and Consumer New Zealand has been taking a look at our favourite Easter eggs, and found not only is Easter chocolate more expensive than regular chocolate blocks, it's also a lot more expensive than it was last year.

Consumer New Zealand has been taking a look at our favourite Easter eggs, and found not only is Easter chocolate more expensive than regular chocolate blocks, it's also a lot more expensive than it was last year. Consumer investigative writer Ruairi O'Shea spoke to Charlotte Cook.

A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murder of 18-year-old Ariki Rigby, following an argument sparked by her wearing a gang member's t-shirt. Reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Midday Rural News for 11 April 2025

Three-times America's Cup winning skipper Peter Burling won't return to Team New Zealand for the next Cup cycle.

Midday Business News for 11 April 2025

The government is expanding the official term "veteran" to cover more ex-soldiers, sailors and aviators, as well as setting up a new national day of tribute. No Duff co-founder Aaron Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook.