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12:35 PM.Second farm is being investigated in the bird flu outbreak. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps have paid the price for a slow over rate in the first test. Audio

12:20 PM.Auckland Council is selling its remaining stake in Auckland International Airport. Audio

12:15 PM.The Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually disabled children, where one tamariki was held in seclusion for 62 days. Chief Children's… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin. Reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Odour neutralisers at a Lower Hutt wastewater treatment plant are scheduled to be shutdown in an experiment to gauge their effectiveness. Wellington Water general manager Jeremy McKibbin spoke to… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.Bus fares in Canterbury could increase from $2 a journey to $8 if NZTA advice is followed to the letter - but the regional council says it will do all it can to find ways to reduce the costs. ECan… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.Midday Rural News for 3 December 2024. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps coach Gary Stead is standing by his batters after the eight-wicket loss to England in the test series opener. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 3 December 2024. Audio

12:18 PM.About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on Tuesday over what they say are critical threats to patient safety. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday. The Poultry Industry Association and the Egg Producers Federation executive director Michael Brooks spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A new TikTok trend is encouraging teenagers to time their tanning for when UV radiation is at its highest. The Cancer Society's Emma Shields spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A wave of warm humid air is bringing hot temperatures for the coming days and nights. MetService meteorologist Lewis Ferris spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 2 December 2024 Audio

12:28 PM.Kiwi driver Liam Lawson has apologised for causing a collision with Sauber driver Valterri Bottas during this morning's Qatar Grand Prix. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 2 December 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.Hutt Valley locals including tangata whenua are at their wits end with a foul stench emanating from the local wastewater treatment plant. Labour MP based in Hutt South Ginny Andersen spoke to… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Resources Minister Shane Jones says he's considering options to support offshore gas exploration, including a request by an oil and gas lobby group to underwrite the risk involved in exploration… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a report from the Waitangi Tribunal has found the coalition government's decision to disestablish the Maori Health Authority breached treaty principles, the Dental Association is… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.One New Zealand company, Abel, is closing down its website for the day in protest of the Black Friday sales. Abel's founder Frances Shoemack spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Several Auckland schools have had their windows smashed and vehicles damaged in recent days. Lynfield College principal Cath Knell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.The Canterbury's regional council has paused some of its planning projects, while it waits for guidance from central Government. Audio