News from the business sector.

Melania Trump has made a public statement addressing speculation linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. US Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

An Auckland Council deal with the government billed as the first of its kind between a city and central government. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The top stories and other headlines at midday

Sam discusses the return of the ANZ Netball premiership , how the incoming cyclone might affect sport over the weekend, a big game for the Hurricanes and the US Masters is under with New Zealand golfer, Ryan Fox in the mix.

A lighter look at the week's news, including an illegal farm on the 16th floor rooftop of a building in Athens and the shop in Orkeny trying to deal with an over order of 38 thousand bananas.

Jared talks about the fuel surcharges being brought in by some Queenstown tour operators, permit charges for the historic Macetown Rd.

Melissa Oliver of Unity Books Wellington reviews Hungus by Amber Esau, published by Te Herenga Waka University Press.

Maurice Yearbury is the president of the Waikato Centre Sheep Dog Trial Association and says they are struggling to bring in younger members.

The cyclone is expected to pass over Coromandel Peninsula and Bay of Plenty on Sunday before moving over the rest of the North Island.