Midday Report for Tuesday 27 February 2024

12:45 PM.Beachgoers on the Māhia Peninsula in northern Hawkes Bay are being warned about the risk of shark attacks after a Great White ripped a whale from a rescuer who was trying to re-float it.

The incident… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Legislation scrapping Te Aka Whai Ora, the Māori Health Authority, is being described as a nail in the coffin for health equity.

As part of its 100-day plan, the coalition government will today… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.The country's largest kiwifruit grower, Seeka, says any risks posed by a common agri-chemical can be mitigated. 

Seeka representatives spoke about hydrogen cyanamide at an Environmental Protection… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Australian spinner Nathan Lyon has expressed his gratitude for what Black Caps legend Daniel Vettori has been able to do for him and his side.

Stephen Hewson has sports. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.A slowing economy and commodity prices have dented the profits of rural services company PGG Wrightson.

Anan Zaki has the business news. Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Immigration New Zealand has been criticised over a lack of adequate action to stop the risk of abuse to migrants and the Accredited Employer Work Visa scheme.

The system was brought in to try and… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.An armed standoff is underway in the Hutt Valley north of Wellington where police are negotiating with a man who is refusing to give himself up.

The incident on High Street in Avalon, saw a number of… Read more Audio