Midday Report for Tuesday 30 April 2024

12:46 PM.The glockenspiel tower in Stratford, Taranaki's Shakespeare town, is out of order. Stratford District Deputy Mayor Min McKay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.New Zealand is sending a squad of nine swimmers to the Paris Olympics headed by world champions Erika Fairweather and Lewis Clareburt. RNZ sports reporter Barry Guy spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.How are farmers feeling about meat co-op Alliance asking its shareholders to help raise capital? Audio

12:28 PM.Another group of athletes have been unveiled to compete at the Olympics. Audio

12:20 PM.The Commerce Commission says staff-less fuel pumps are cheaper. Audio

12:16 PM.Public health experts warn the country must urgently close a measles 'immunity gap', fearing conditions are ripe for another major epidemic. Dr Oz Mansoor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A high school principal is questioning what the consequences might be for schools which don't enforce the student cellphone ban. Huntly College principal Rachael Parker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio