Midday Report for Friday 23 August 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, the union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until… Read more Audio

12:49 PM.The Winter Games open today in Queenstown and Wanaka featuring some of the best skiers and snowboarders in the world. Winter Games chief executive Marty Toomey spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:47 PM.A detective is being quizzed in court on Friday on the internet history of Pauline Hanna, the woman allegedly murdered by her husband. Reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.Shaun Johnson says running out at Mt Smart Stadium for the last time as Warriors player will be emotional but insists it will be business as usual come kick off. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 23 August 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.New analysis warns it will be near impossible to make $1.4 billion in savings without cutting into frontline health services. ASMS executive director Sarah Dalton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:08 PM.The union representing maritime pilots, masters and deck officers says any findings from the Marlborough harbourmaster about the grounding of the Aratere are premature until transport authorities… Read more Audio