Midday Report

In today's episode, more than a thousand people are expected at Opaea Marae as Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is laid to rest, friends and family of the farmer who was killed while trying… Read more Audio

A New Plymouth homeowner is left with what she calls an ugly stump in front of her house, after contractors took to the 100-year-old pōhutukawa with chainsaws last week. Alana Brough spoke to… Read more Audio

Loose, roaming dogs have been causing havoc across Auckland, and a new campaign is being launched as part of a targetted approach to curb the problem. Auckland Council's general manager of licensing… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen . Audio

Midday sport update with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio

Midday Business News for 1 July, including a market update. Audio

Friends and family of the farmer who was killed while trying to save his hops, Peter Lines, will be sharing a special brew at his farewell. His brewery partner, Colin Oldham, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

More than a thousand people are expected at Opaea Marae as Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is laid to rest on Tuesday. Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Read more Audio

A defence lawyer is questioning the Justice Minister's plans to bring in higher penalties for people who assault first responders. John Munro spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The new Otaki to Levin highway will boast a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, but horses will be excluded from using it. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy Network chair, Shelly Warwick… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio