Midday Report

A scrub fire burning at Bridge Hill in Canterbury has grown to 140 hectares in size, with State Highway 73 now closed between Castle Hill and Arthur's Pass. Christchurch reporter Anna Sargent spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, testing for bird flu is underway at a small free range farm in Dunedin, the Children's Commissioner has found evidence of "inhumane treatment" at a facility for intellectually… Read more Audio

MetService has issued its first heat alerts for the summer - with Nelson, Blenheim and Napier all in for soaring temperatures. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Project Jonah volunteers are at Farewell Spit attempting to refloat a pod of pilot whales which stranded overnight. Louisa Hawkes from Project Jonah spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Second farm is being investigated in the bird flu outbreak. Audio

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

Auckland Council is selling its remaining stake in Auckland International Airport. Audio

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

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

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

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

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