Midday Report for Thursday 18 August 2022

12:50 PM.Iwi leader and climate change iwi chairs forum co chair, Mike Smith, has faced off against some of New Zealand's biggest climate polluters in the Supreme Court this week. Mr Smith is suing fossil fuel… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.Potentially toxic smoke is still billowing from a fire at a scrap metal yard in the Christchurch suburb of Woolston.

Professional Firefighters Union says two trucks failing on site caused delays and… Read more Audio

12:33 PM.News from the rural farming sector for 18 August 2022 Audio

12:29 PM.Midday sports News for 18 August 2022 The West Indies are in control of the opening one-dayer against the Black Caps in Barbados. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector for 18 August 2022 Audio

12:18 PM.There's flooding in Northland which is getting drenched by the heavy rain. 

The main road through Kaeo is flooded, and emergency services are being hampered by the rain. 

Northland Civil Defence… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.In the Richmond Ranges which run between Nelson and Marlborough, locals say rivers and creeks are running higher than they've ever seen them. 

The worst affected areas are Canvastown, Rai Valley… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Nelson residents are starting to get a clearer picture of the damage to homes today after hundreds had to be evacuated due to rising floodwaters, and increasing risks of land slides. 

On Devinish… Read more Audio