Midday Report

A New Zealand funded humanitarian aid organsation says there is sheer desperation outside the missile attacked childrens hospital in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials say at least 36 people have been killed, and dozens more wounded in the daytime attacks across the country. Aid organisation Kiwi KARE has a team there working to help the injured and sick. Its chairman, Tenby Powell, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.

Novak Djokovic produced his best display so far at this year's Wimbledon to dispatch Denmark's Holger Rune in straight sets and reach the quarter-finals before launching a tirade against fans he described as 'disrespectful'.

Midday Business News for 8 July 2024

A Northland law firm is looking to launch a class action lawsuit against Transpower for damages after last month's widespread power outages. Transpower is refusing to compensate Northland businesses affected by the power cut, after its contractors toppled a power pylon. The Northland Chamber of Commerce have accused the grid operator of doing a U-turn on the issue of compensation. Juliet Golightly from MWIS Lawyers, the law firm assessing interest in the class action says it could be an effective option, as individual claims against Transpower could cost more than the compensation. She spoke to Charlotte Cook.

An employment lawyer representing two victims at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are still failing to take responsibility for their actions. Ms Tana has resigned from the Green Party -- but not Parliament -- following the release of an investigation into migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Alex Kersjes spoke to Charlotte Cook.

On today's episode, Lulu Sun has made history to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of the independent investigation into MP Darleen Tana this afternoon. The Wellington film industry is welcoming news of more Avatar jobs moving to the capital city. A new petition is calling on the Electricity Authority to ban disconnection and reconnection fees in the case of unpaid bills -- a fee which disproportionately impacts the poorest customers.

A new petition is calling on the Electricity Authority to ban disconnection and reconnection fees in the case of unpaid bills, a fee which disproportionately impacts the poorest customers. Sixteen organisations are behind the campaign which also wants to ensure retailers' prepay prices are no more expensive than their cheapest plan. Common Grace Aotearoa has organised the campaign, its co-director Kate Day speaks to Charlotte Cook.

The Wellington film industry is welcoming news of more Avatar jobs moving to the capital city. At least 150 visual effects jobs are expected to move from Los Angeles, as production of the Avatar sequels is consolidated in New Zealand. It will be a boost for the city as it grapples with sweeping public sector cuts; at least 6000 jobs have been axed, the latest at Kiwirail, with Wellington suffering most. Charlotte Cook speaks to Mark Westerby, is Screen Wellington's head of attraction.

News from the rural farming sector.