Midday Report for Thursday 1 February 2024

12:48 PM.Iwi leaders from across the motu have arrived in Northland for the annual meeting of the iwi chairs forum.

The hui in Kerikeri comes after the Hui aa Motu at Tūrangawaewae and ahead of what's… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have gone into their first meeting with their Australian counterparts in Melbourne.

The pair travelled to Australia… Read more Audio

12:38 PM.Fertiliser use is down as cash-strapped farmers look to reduce spending where they can.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:27 PM.New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's first test in charge will be in Dunedin against England.

Stephen Hewson has sports. Read more Audio

12:25 PM.Electricity retailers will have to provide basic protections for residential consumers, after the market regulator decided to mandate consumer care guidelines. 

Gyles Beckford has the business news.

12:20 PM.There are increasing calls for complete transparency on any past or present dealings MPs have had with tobacco companies.

University of Otago public health academics compared statements made by… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.New documents reveal proposals for smokers to get tax breaks came directly from the Associate Health Minister Casey Costello, despite her strong denials.

The New Zealand First Minister has been under… Read more Audio