Midday Report

Massey University is proposing reducing staff in food technology and plant and natural sciences by 60 percent with more than 100 jobs expected to go. 

Susan Murray has the rural news.

Black Caps spin bowler Mitchell Santner is making the most of the bowling conditions at the World Cup in India which has resulted in another comprehensive win. 

Stephen Hewson has sports.

The listed pub and restaurant owner Good Spirits Hospitality is looking to sell its assets to head off possible legal action by its biggest lender.

Kim Moodie has the business news.

The Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand is calling for the international community to find a resolution in this conflict in Gaza which will uphold the human rights of everyone involved.

On Saturday, the Hamas militant group launched a surprise attack on Israel - a move which has descended the region into an all-out war.

Israel's military has retaliated with violent air assaults, and called up an unprecedented 300-thousand reservists.

The council's national coordinator, Aliya Danzeisen told Charlotte Cook it's a tragic situation - and one which international leaders need to put a stop to.

The Israeli military has called up an unprecedented 300 thousand reservists and is imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip.

It's the clearest sign yet that Israel is planning a ground assault in response to the devastating weekend attack by Hamas gunmen.

Michael Sedley grew up in Wellingtons' Hutt Valley but has been living in central Israel for the past 30 years.

Sedley spoke with Charlotte Cook.

Fiji have only just made it through to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, after losing their final pool match 24-23 to Portugal in France.

It is Portugal's first ever win at the tournament - if they had scored another 7 points, Fiji would have missed out on the quarter-finals.

Instead, the result eliminates Australia.

RNZ Pacific's Senior Sports journalist Iliesa Tora spoke to Charlotte Cook about the result.

A measles alert has heightened concerns about New Zealand's immunisation rates, especially in vulnerable regions such as Northland. 

A Northland student contracted the disease after attending a high school drama competition in Wellington.

There are now 11 exposure events related to the student - all of which are listed on the Te Whatu Ora website - with those considered close contacts required to isolate for seven days if they are not immunised..

The Chief Medical Officer for Te Aka Whai Ora Māori Health Authority Dr Rawiri McKree Jansen spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Dairy giant Fonterra has increased its milk forecast payout for this 2023/24 season by 50 cents.

Susan Murray has the rural news.

Fiji have snuck into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite a 24-23 loss to Portugal.

Steve Hewson has sports.

An improved global dairy market outlook and higher prices have prompted Fonterra to raise its milk price forecast.

Kim Moodie has the business news.