Midday Report for Friday 5 May 2023

12:45 PM.Te Pati Māori is questioning whether the High Commissioner to the UK's lack of recognition for the Kiingitanga was a simple faux pas.

The High Commissioner to the UK, Phil Goff, offended Kiingi… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Supermarket giants Foodstuffs and Woolworths New Zealand have lost a long-running legal battle to prevent Auckland Council imposing stricter sale times for alcohol.

After eight years of court cases… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.An investigation into the Interislander ferry which lost power and drifted along the Cook Strait has sent an industry-wide warning to vessel operators.

The Kaitaki was unable to restart its engines… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Kiwirail says recent bad weather is behind the overhead train line problem which caused widespread disruption this morning.

Almost all Auckland morning peak train services were cancelled today due to… Read more Audio