Midday Report

If you were thinking about racing down to the petrol station to stockpile fuel before prices jump up on Saturday, you might want to think twice.

It can not only be dangerous, you could be breaking the law.

The Government has been subsidising the cost of fuel by 25 cents a litre since March last year, but it all comes to an end this weekend.

Simon Douglas, Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer for the AA, spoke to Perlina Lau.

The Ministry for Primary Industries says its well placed to fight multiple biosecurity incursions testing the country.

Sally Murphy has the rural news.

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has labelled those abusing leading referee Ben O'Keeffe on social media as "muppets".

Barry Guy has sports.

The big property investor Kiwi Property believes the downward revision of its credit outlook will be short-lived.

Anan Zaki has the business news.

A house in West Auckland that's on the verge of collapsing will be pulled down in a controlled demolition.

The red-stickered house started slipping towards Scenic Drive last night amid heavy rain.

The house is one of several on a particular stretch in Swanson condemned after flooding in late January.

Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Perlina Lau.

A Ministry of Justice survey has found fraud and deception crimes almost doubled in the year to November.

The annual Crime and Victims Survey has just been released, and shows nearly a third of New Zealanders were victims of crime during the 12 month period.

Deception crimes and credit card fraud have seen a marked increase, with 10 percent of those surveyed falling victim, compared with six percent the previous year.

Victim Support spokesperson Petrina Hargrave spoke to Perlina Lau.

The university sector has welcomed the announcement of a $128 million dollar package from the Government.

Most New Zealand universities are in deficit, and some including Otago and Victoria, have planned redundancies.

Chief executive of Universities New Zealand Chris Whelan spoke to Perlina Lau.

The Government has announced a $128 million rescue package for universities over the next two years.

Most New Zealand universities are in deficit, and some including Otago and Victoria, have planned redundancies.

Education correspondent, John Gerritsen spoke to Perlina Lau.

Food and fibre companies are hoping to build stronger relationships in China this week.

Susan Murray has the rural news.

All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown could miss the entire Rugby Championship after being suspended for a dangerous tackle in the Chiefs Super Rugby final loss to the Crusaders.

Stephen Hewson has sports.