Midday Report for Tuesday 10 October 2023

12:45 PM.New Zealand bungy jump enthusiast Mike Heard is now closing in on six hours of consecutive jumps from the Auckland Harbour Bridge, as he vies to break the record for the most bungies in 24 hours.

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12:43 PM.Watercare says its confident it will be able to stop wastewater overflow into Auckland's harbour by early next week.

It's been two weeks since a section of the Ōrākei main sewer line collapsed… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Massey University is proposing reducing staff in food technology and plant and natural sciences by 60 percent with more than 100 jobs expected to go. 

Susan Murray has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:29 PM.Black Caps spin bowler Mitchell Santner is making the most of the bowling conditions at the World Cup in India which has resulted in another comprehensive win. 

Stephen Hewson has sports. Read more Audio

12:22 PM.The listed pub and restaurant owner Good Spirits Hospitality is looking to sell its assets to head off possible legal action by its biggest lender.

Kim Moodie has the business news. Read more Audio

12:18 PM.The Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand is calling for the international community to find a resolution in this conflict in Gaza which will uphold the human rights of everyone involved.

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12:14 PM.The Israeli military has called up an unprecedented 300 thousand reservists and is imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip.

It's the clearest sign yet that Israel is planning a ground assault in… Read more Audio