Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 September 2024

On today's episode, There's been resounding support for Aotearoa's new monarch - Kuini Nga wai hono I te po. The 27-year-old succeeds her father, Kingi Tuheitia who was laid to rest on Friday, police are searching for vehicles and items of clothing linked to a woman they believe was the victim of foul play in Northland last month, and a festival celebrating talent from around Northland gets underway this weekend.