Midday Report

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

Midday sport update with Stephen Hewson. Audio

Midday Business News for 30 June, including a market update. Audio

The hop growing community has been left reeling after the death of Peter Lines, a fifth-generation hop farmer who died after being hit by a tree while clearing flood damage on Saturday. Local hop… Read more Audio

Seventeen homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable after Friday's storm. IAG's executive general manager of claims, Stephannie Ferris, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition. RNZ reporter Nick James has been speaking to people in the region and gave an… Read more Audio