Midday Report for Tuesday 3 December 2024

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday, about 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Odour neutralisers at a Lower Hutt wastewater treatment plant are scheduled to be shutdown in an experiment to gauge their effectiveness. Wellington Water general manager Jeremy McKibbin spoke to… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.Bus fares in Canterbury could increase from $2 a journey to $8 if NZTA advice is followed to the letter - but the regional council says it will do all it can to find ways to reduce the costs. ECan… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.Midday Rural News for 3 December 2024. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps coach Gary Stead is standing by his batters after the eight-wicket loss to England in the test series opener. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 3 December 2024. Audio

12:18 PM.About 36,000 nurses, midwives and healthcare assistants have walked off the job on Tuesday over what they say are critical threats to patient safety. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The culling of chickens with bird flu at a free-range Otago farm, will begin on Wednesday. The Poultry Industry Association and the Egg Producers Federation executive director Michael Brooks spoke to… Read more Audio