Midday Report for Monday 9 October 2023

12:48 PM.Fiji have only just made it through to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, after losing their final pool match 24-23 to Portugal in France.

It is Portugal's first ever win at the tournament - if they… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A measles alert has heightened concerns about New Zealand's immunisation rates, especially in vulnerable regions such as Northland. 

A Northland student contracted the disease after attending a high… Read more Audio

12:31 PM.Dairy giant Fonterra has increased its milk forecast payout for this 2023/24 season by 50 cents.

Susan Murray has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Fiji have snuck into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite a 24-23 loss to Portugal.

Steve Hewson has sports. Read more Audio

12:24 PM.An improved global dairy market outlook and higher prices have prompted Fonterra to raise its milk price forecast.

Kim Moodie has the business news. Read more Audio

12:19 PM.A political commentator is warning the threat of a second election could deter people from casting a vote in the first place.

National has suggested a second election could be needed, if it fails to… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The death toll is continuing to rise in a recently-fuelled conflict between Israel and the Gaza strip.

The Hamas militant group launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday night New Zealand… Read more Audio