Mark Jennings, media commentator and co-founder of the Newsroom website spoke to Guyon Espiner about the resignation of RNZ CEO, Paul Thompson.

News from the rural farming sector.

News from the business sector.

Workers First Union has released a report which shows our ageing population is going to put major pressure on the demand for ambulance services. Deputy Secretary Anita Rosentreter spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello spoke to Guyon Espiner.

An independent analysis of police breath testing data found more than 42,000 "irregular" breath tests,12,000 more than initially believed. Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Guyon Espiner.

For Crump's Classical Conversation, episode yet to be decided.

The top stories and other headlines at midday

Sam Ackerman on a busy weekend of sport ahead - netball, Super Rugby, A-league final, and the Warriors.

The Australians look to turn wine into bio-fuel, toilet paper clogging Dunedin's motorway, and the new trend in healthy eating - it's biblical.