Midday Report

In the UK the initial electoral results are in. It's set to be a landslide for the Labour Party with the Tories on course for a historic defeat. UK correspondent John Bevir spoke to Charlotte Cook.

A person has been being treated for injuries after an assault at Wellington Girls' College this morning. RNZ reporter Nick James speaks to Charlotte Cook.

On today's episode, we cross to Richard Winton at the LA Times who speaks to us about the death of New Zealander Patricia McKay, outside a Newport Beach shopping mall. We then speak to sergeant Steve Oberon, at the Newport Beach Police Department who gives us a rundown of the investigation. We also speak to Housing Minister Chris Bishop about changes to planning rules, and tennis commentator Dave Worsley about kiwi tennis star Lulu Sun at Wimbledon.

New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun won her second round match at Wimbledon against Ukranian Yuliia Starodubtseva. The 4-6 6-3 6-2 win means she will face China's Zhu Lin, who's ranked 61st in the world, in the third round. Doubles player Erin Routliffe and her Canadian partner Gabbi Dabrowski also won their opening match of the tournament in straight sets. Tennis commentator Dave Worsley spoke to Ben Strang.

Newport Beach Police say 68-year-old Patricia Mckay was pulled onto the road following a struggle, and hit by a car driven by one of her attackers. Sergeant steve oberon at the Newport Beach Police Department spoke to Ben Strang

News from the rural farming sector.

The All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has named a fairly predictable side for Saturday's clash with England in Dunedin, with the only real surprise at fullback with the Blues playmaker Stephen Perofeta to start.

Midday Business News for 4 July 2024

The Housing Minister has unveiled the government's plan to address the housing crisis and dramatically increase the number of homes being built. Chris Bishop has announced a series of changes to the country's planning laws. That includes establishing housing growth targets, requiring cities to allow expansion at the urban fringe, improving intensification, scrapping minimum floor areas, and making medium-density rules optional for councils. Housing Minister Chris Bishop spoke tpo Ben Strang.

The family of a New Zealand woman killed in a robbery at a California mall say they have no words to express their sadness. Newport Beach Police say Patricia McKay, 68, was pulled onto the road following a struggle, and hit by a car driven by one of her attackers The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is assisting the family. It's understood she was with her husband, Doug, who served on the BNZ board for over a decade including most recently as Chair. LA Times crime writer Richard Winton spoke to Ben Strang.