Midday Report for Thursday 1 October 2020

12:45 PM.A media personality and an accountant accused of money laundering for the Comancheros gang, have had their charges dropped due to insufficient evidence.

They were among five people on trial in the… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Ngati Kahungunu's mandated authority says it supports legalising cannabis and is exploring setting up its own medical marijuana project.

At its monthly board meeting, the iwi moved a motion to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.The speed and scale of the government's farming reforms and regulations are being blamed for a dramatic fall in farmer confidence.

Susan Murray has nga kōrero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.The Springboks chances of playing the Rugby Championship fall further.

Felicity Reid has te pūrongo hakinakina. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.The power company Meridian Energy has revealed it offered the owners of Tiwai Point close to a quarter of a billion dollars in savings to delay the smelter's closure.

Maja Burry has te pūrongo… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.Local Government New Zealand is already pushing for a referendum on four year terms for our country's local councils and mayors.

The Vice President of Local Government New Zealand and Whanganui… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The Labour and National Party leaders both support extending the parliamentary term to four years - but an academic says the idea should be put to a public referendum.

During the Newshub leaders'… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The police have anounced plans to combat bullying and harassment, following a damning external review earlier this year.

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The report by consultant Debbie Francis followed an… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Fresh developments in the police bullying saga; Labour promises to ensure groceries and building supplies are fairly priced; and a four-year Parliamentary term could be on the cards.

Nicola Wright… Read more Audio