Midday Report for Friday 20 September 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, the head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain, the NZDF is warning civilian staff… Read more Audio

12:50 PM.Auckland Council is looking to remove pests like possums, rats, and feral cats from 105,000 hectares around Kaipara Harbour. Auckland Council Natural Environment Team Manager Andrew Nelson spoke to… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A criminal defence lawyer doesn't think the government's proposed changes to jury trials will unclog the court system. Criminal defence lawyer Marie Dyhberg KC spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio

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

12:29 PM.The Black Caps are targeting a big first innings lead heading into day three of the first cricket test against Sri Lanka in Galle. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 20 September 2024 Audio

12:18 PM.The New Zealand Defence Force is warning civilian staff that 200 of them taking voluntary redundancy is not enough and more cuts are on the way. PSA organiser Mark James spoke to Jemima Huston. Audio

12:13 PM.The head of Transporting New Zealand says the unreliability of Cook Strait ferries is placing stress and strain on the country's supply chain. Transporting New Zealand interim chief executive Dom… Read more Audio