Midday Report

A major conservation win is being celebrated in Upper Hutt where acoustic recorders set up in the hills have picked up the call of two kiwi. It's believed the birds have headed north from Wainuiomata where the population has been thriving thanks to almost 20 years of intense trapping. Susan Ellis from the Remutaka Conservation Trust spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Healthcare specialists are reminding patients to go easy on seeking out antibiotics as a cure for coughs and colds this winter. The latest briefing from Public Health Communication Centre, warns New Zealand has one of the highest rates of antibiotic resistance which has dangerous consequence. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.

Captain Tohu Harris has been ruled out of the rest of the Warriors' season in a major blow to their NRL hopes.

Midday Business News for 16 July 2024

Just days after surviving an assassination attempt, Donald Trump has been officially selected as the Republican nominee for the upcoming presidential election. Mr Trump has also announced his pick for running mate -- popular Ohio Senator JD Vance. A former fierce critic of the president, JD Vance has since become one of Trump's biggest defenders. Washington DC correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Former All Blacks hooker, anti-violence campaigner, and Dancing with the Stars winner Norm Hewitt has passed away. The 55 year old had been battling motor neurone disease. He was best known for his extensive rugby career, youth mentoring and on one occasion continuing to play on the field with a broken arm. Sports correspondent Jamie Wall spoke to Charlotte Cook.

On today's episode, we cross to Washington DC for the latest on the attempt to assassinate former President Trump. Social Development and Employment Minister Louise Upston discusses a new over-the-phone service for young beneficiaries. Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge has concerns about homelessness rates amid a crackdown on unruly Kainga Ora tenants. We speak to a New Zealander who watched the Euros from a fan zone near Madrid. And again to Washington DC, Brett Samuels discusses how the attempt on Donald Trump's life will reshape the Republican National Convention opening in Milwaukee tomorrow.

Hopes that after 58 years, England could bring home a men's trophy have been dashed at the Euro 2024 final, after a late goal from Spain beat England 2-1. New Zealander Zoe Ransley was watching the game at a fan zone in Móstoles near Madrid.

A crackdown on unruly tenants has seen Kainga Ora terminate 14 tenancies in the past three months, with another 25 before the Tenancy Tribunal. That compares to just eight terminations for the whole of last year. In March the government ordered the housing agency to end the Sustaining Tenancies Framework in March and strengthen its management of disruptive tenants. The Housing Minister says bad tenants need to face consequences. Wellington City Missioner Murray Edridge tells Charlotte that with homelessness at the highest levels he's ever seen, he's concerned about where these people will go.