Midday Report

A Wellington florist says the construction of a cycleway into the CBD will end her business.

The plan to remove 150 car parks from Newtown to the Waterfront, 6 from outside the shops at the John St intersection in Newtown, was opposed by retailers, who wanted more consultation, but councillors voted against delaying works.

Cyclists have already been seen zipping past cars this week as the first changes came into effect.

Four Seasons Florist owner Laura Newcombe spoke to Māni Dunlop.

Unanswered questions remaing over the shooting of Kaoss Price by police as the whanau grieve his loss. 

22-year-old Kaoss Price was shot on Saturday night after he rammed a police car on State Highway 3 between New Plymouth and Waitara.

Police have been tight-lipped about whether Kaoss Price was armed. 

Māni Dunlop spoke to criminal justice advocate, Emilie Rakete who said Police had been able to get away with the way they behave against Māori.

News from the rural and farming sector with Susan Murray

The Black Ferns Sevens coaches have drawn on plenty of experience as the side prepares to return to the World Series after an absence of more than two years.

News from the business sector, including a market report with Anan Zaki.

Solomon Islands has signed a controversial security agreement with China, despite major resistance from local political figures, as well as from Australia and New Zealand.

There were no details released regarding whether China was allowed military access

And this followed major concerns which were voiced when the potential deal was revealed.

RNZ Pacific reporter Koroi Hawkins spoke to Māni Dunlop about the latest.

Thousands of health workers will strike next month following lengthy pay negotiations.

The Public Services Association union confirmed that DHB health workers will hold a 24-hour strike on the 16th of May.

PSA organiser Will Matthews said not enough progress had been made in negotiations with DHB employers.

He spoke to Māni Dunlop.

10,000 allied health workers will strike next month following lengthy pay negotiations with district health boards.

Russia has taken a small city north of Luhansk, as part of its offensive in eastern Ukraine.

Hot cross buns have become the saving grace for an Auckland Mediterranean restaurant this Easter, as queues of people waited to get their hands on one.

Ima Cuisine has been hit hard by Omicron, but the eatery has found hope in the cult following it's gained for its hot cross buns.

Yael Shochat, the owner of Ima Cuisine spoke to Māni Dunlop about her massive weekend.

Ukrainian President Volodymr Zelenskiy said the Battle of the Donbas had begun.

His statement was made after Ukraine officials confirmed Russian forces have launched a new offensive along most of the country's eastern flank.

Ukraine's army has been bracing for a new Russian assault since Moscow retreated from earlier attempts to take the capital Kyiv - and shifted forces to the east.

Waikato University's Faculty of Law, Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Māni Dunlop about the developments.