Midday Report Essentials for Friday 11 September 2026

On today's episode Orana Wild Life Park fronted up on its financial crisis in the wake of concerns about animal welfare and workplace culture at the open range zoo. Labour released its immigration policy today: we spoke to spokesman Phil Twyford about his plans to double the time migrants need to spend in New Zealand before gaining permanent residency. Paddy Gower wraps the week in politics.