Midday Report for Friday 30 August 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, mourners are preparing to gather outside the gates of Tuurangawaewae Marare to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero the seventh, the defence opens its case… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.Wellington posties who were threatened with disciplinary action if they didn't deliver pamphlets containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer have taken their case to the Human Rights… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The defence opens its case on Friday in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, and making it look like a suicide. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.The All Blacks insist revenge isn't playing a part in their preparations, ahead of their test against the Springboks this weekend. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 30 August 2024 Audio

12:18 PM.Flags are at half-mast and tributes are flowing in from across Aoteroa and around the world after the sudden death Kiingi Tuheitia, aged 69. Te Pati Maori president John Tamihere spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.Mourners are preparing to gather outside the gates of Tuurangawaewae Marare to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero the seventh. Julian Wilcox spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio