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12:15 PM.Friends and family of the farmer who was killed while trying to save his hops, Peter Lines, will be sharing a special brew at his farewell. His brewery partner, Colin Oldham, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.More than a thousand people are expected at Opaea Marae as Te Pāti Māori MP Takutai Moana Natasha Kemp is laid to rest on Tuesday. Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition, 17 homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.A defence lawyer is questioning the Justice Minister's plans to bring in higher penalties for people who assault first responders. John Munro spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:38 PM.The new Otaki to Levin highway will boast a new shared path for pedestrians and cyclists, but horses will be excluded from using it. New Zealand Equestrian Advocacy Network chair, Shelly Warwick… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News with Gianina Schwanecke. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday sport update with Stephen Hewson. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 30 June, including a market update. Audio

12:18 PM.The hop growing community has been left reeling after the death of Peter Lines, a fifth-generation hop farmer who died after being hit by a tree while clearing flood damage on Saturday. Local hop… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.Seventeen homes in Nelson and Tasman are currently uninhabitable after Friday's storm. IAG's executive general manager of claims, Stephannie Ferris, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Farmers in Tasman and Nelson are getting on with repairs while they wait to see if more bad weather comes to frutition. RNZ reporter Nick James has been speaking to people in the region and gave an… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough, severe weather… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Lorde, who originates from the North Shore, told RNZ's own Tony Stamp, she went through "existential crises" putting the album together. Stamp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The former speaker of the House Trevor Mallard is being sued by a child over blasting repetitive bad music from loud speakers during the parliament protest and occupation in 2022. Lawyer for the child… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 27 June 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.New Zealand driver Liam Lawson expects the racing among the mid-field teams to be even closer in this weekend's Austrian Grand Prix. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 27 June 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.Severe weather is battering Auckland where a section of road in Blockhouse Bay, has been closed after wind blew the roof off a commercial building and partially collapsed the front of the structure… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The top of the South Island is effectively cut off at the moment, with a number of state highways closed and state of emergencies in Nelson, Tasman and Marlborough. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp has died at the age of 50 in the early hours of Thursday morning, as a sitting MP, the death of Te Pati Maori MP Takutai Tarsh Kemp will have… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.A Weight loss drug, made famous by celebrities and TikTok will soon be available in New Zealand. Medical weight loss GP Lara Courtenay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.The Law Society is warning that successive governments use of urgency is part of the reason trust in law is eroding in New Zealand. Law Society president Frazer Barton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 26 June 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Horowhenua-Kapiti Rugby Union's chief executive says referees have been impressed with the support they've received since the abuse towards them in the area was first publicised. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 26 June 2025. Audio