Midday Report

In today's episode, the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall; U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk… Read more Audio

The Prime Minister confirmed New Zealand's bid has been accepted before heading off to a private retreat with other Pacific leaders at this year's Forum in the Solomon Islands. Political reporter… Read more Audio

A Hawke's Bay orchardist says Cyclone Gabrielle still casts its long shadow over a region struggling with the country's sluggish economy. The Yummy Fruit Company chief executive Paul Paynter spoke to… Read more Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Chiefs winger Leroy Carter will debut this weekend after being named to start for the sold out test in Wellington. Audio

News from the business sector. Audio

U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck at a Utah university. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

The Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall. Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement director Mark Stewart spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Read more Audio

If you've opened your local election voting envelope you may have noticed some candidates pushing the boundaries when it comes to their party affiliation. University of Otago legal expert Andrew… Read more Audio

In Auckland the future of the Avondale Racecourse is under scrutiny as it faces the prospect of being sold for development. Whau Local Board member Ross Clow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen Audio