Midday Report for Wednesday 14 February 2024

12:45 PM.There's been even further disruption for Auckland train commuters after an infrastructure problem closed two platforms at Britomart Station, affecting services on major lines.

It comes on top of days… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Commemoration services are underway in Hawkes Bay marking the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle.

The cyclone caused extensive and devastating flooding in Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti, destroying hundreds… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.Devastated but not defeated is how one grower is describing the situation.

Early in the hours of February 14th last year, metres of floodwater ran through Linden Estate in the hard-hit Esk Valley -… Read more Audio

12:29 PM.South Africa have been bowled out for 242 in the second test against the Black Caps in Hamilton.

Barry Guy has the sports news.

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12:19 PM.Fletcher Building's chief executive and board chair are stepping down amid a disappointing first half result. 

Gyles Beckford has the business news. Read more Audio

12:17 PM.KiwiRail has begun discussions to cancel a $555 million contract for an overseas firm to build it two new Cook Strait ferries.

Late last year the Government rejected a plea for extra funding on the… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Six people have died in the space of just 12 days after influenza swept through a rest home in the Coromandel town of Whitianga.

Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand was notified of an outbreak at the… Read more Audio