Midday Report for Thursday 13 July 2023

12:35 PM.New research led by University of Otago Professor Garry Nixon, shows twice the number of under-30-year-olds living in rural areas die, compared to those in cities.

Kim Moodie has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:25 PM.New Black Ferns captain Maia Roos is hoping her own play will help lead the team around the field in Saturday morning' Pacific Four game against the USA in Ottawa.

Felicity Reid has sports. Read more Audio

12:15 PM.The manufacturing sector contracted for the fourth month in a row in June to its lowest level of activity since November 2022.

Gyles Beckford has the business news. Read more Audio