Midday Report for Monday 30 October 2023

12:44 PM.The United States is pressing Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and has pushed for an immediate increase in humanitarian aid.

Israel has begun a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip - and is now… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Forestry company Juken is looking at options for the future of its Gisborne mill - due to ongoing financial difficulties and falling demand.

Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea has been named the men's rugby world player of the year.

Stephen Hewson has sports. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Online grocer, Supie, went out of business Monday morning after it ran out of money, with debts of about $3 million.

Anan Zaki has the business news. Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The weather system bringing all this rain and wind is expected to move down the east coast.

An orange heavy rain warning is in force for the Tairāwhiti until 9 o'clock Monday night, with as much as… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The remnants of ex-tropical cyclone Lola have battered northern parts of the country with strong winds, heavy rain and high seas.

In Northland and the Far North more than 6,000 homes lost power… Read more Audio