Midday Report

News from the rural farming sector.

Ryan Fox admits he was a bundle of nerves before sinking his first hole in one on the PGA Tour.

The union representing TVNZ staff has launched a public campaign today - in protest over the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and programmes. Last week TVNZ announced plans to cut up to 68 jobs, with shows like Sunday and Fair Go to be axed. The Save our Stories campaign aims to protect jobs, programmes and the media landscape. Michael Wood from the E Tu union speaks to Charlotte Cook.

Midday Business News for 15 March 2024

It's five years to the day since a terrorist launched an attack on two Christchurch mosques, killing 51 people. This year's anniversary falls within the first week of Ramadan and members of the city's Muslim community have planned what's expected to be the largest gathering since the shootings to honour the victims, their families and the survivors. In the aftermath of the tragedy former Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern launched the Christchurch Call in a bid to stamp out violent extremist content online. Kate Hannah from the Disinformation Project speaks to Charlotte Cook about what progess has been made.

The Green Party is facing questions about how much it knew, and when, over allegations involving MP Darleen Tana. Ms Tana has been suspended from the party and an investigation has been launched after she was linked to alleged migrant exploitation at her husband's business - E Cycles NZ. The party stripped her of the small business portfolio on February the 1st when it first became aware of the allegations, but did not make that public at the time. Charlotte Cook speaks with former Green MP Gareth Hughes.

An Auckland construction company manager is spreading goodwill around the country in a very unique way. He's hiding 50 dollar notes in poorer communities - using social media to drop clues.He's only been doing it a month but already has more than 20-thousand followers.He wants to remain anonymous - but agreed to come on the programme.

A summer surge of the nasty stomach bug cryptosporidium has prompted public health warnings from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. The crypto parasite is spread mainly by faeces from people or animals. It is often contracted when people swallow contanimated water in pools, lakes or rivers. Health NZ National Clinical Director for Protection, Dr Susan Jack spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Midday Sport for 14 March 2024

Midday Business News for 14 March 2024