Midday Report for Tuesday 14 July 2020

12:47 PM.Auckland and Waikato leaders are continuing to iron out the details of an agreement for Auckland to take an extra 75-million litres from the Waikato River each day.

The leaders, including the River… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.Three police searches following the Christchurch mosque attacks were unlawful, according to the Independent Police Conduct Authority.

After the attacks in March last year, a police operation… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Arable farmers say after a glut of supply last season, the recent drought has caused a rebound in demand for maize.

Maja Burry has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.A Pacific Island Super Rugby team based in New Zealand is gaining traction.

Barry Guy has sport. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.House prices defy forecasts.

Emma Hatton has the business news. Read more Audio

12:18 PM.The New Zealand First leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters, says his sympathy goes out to Todd Muller and his family.

He spoke to Māni Dunlop. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.David Farrar is a right-wing political commentator who also works as the internal pollster for the National Party.

He spoke to Māni Dunlop. Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The sudden resignation of Todd Muller as National leader has left the party in disarray as they scramble to appoint a new leader.

Less than two months after taking charge of the Opposition, Mr Muller… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.A shock resignation from National Party leader Todd Muller. The IPCA says three police searches following the Christchurch mosque attacks were unlawful.

Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio