Midday Report for Friday 3 May 2024

12:44 PM.Victoria University's students' association is relieved their concerns about a planned freedom of speech event have been taken on board, with the university making changes to the format of the event… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Consumer NZ says it's fantastic a bill aiming to modernise insurance law has passed its first reading in parliament. Consumer NZ investigative team leader Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Farmers are preparing to cull crop-eating ducks from their farms. Audio

12:28 PM.An off-field battle from one of their players has the Blues motivated in Super Rugby. Audio

12:19 PM.Businesses are reporting a sunnier outlook. Audio

12:16 PM.The Green Party has another hitch in an already tumultuous start to the term - as further allegations emerge about MP Julie Anne Genter. Political commentator Lara Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:12 PM.Foreign Minister Winston Peters has doubled down on his comments about a former Australian foreign minister in a speech this morning. RNZ's Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio