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12:27 PM.Chiefs winger Leroy Carter will debut this weekend after being named to start for the sold out test in Wellington. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:16 PM.U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk, an influential ally of President Donald Trump, was fatally shot in the neck at a Utah university. Correspondent Simon Marks spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall. Christ Church Cathedral Reinstatement director Mark Stewart spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart; The government's being urged to treat organised crime as… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.If you've opened your local election voting envelope you may have noticed some candidates pushing the boundaries when it comes to their party affiliation. University of Otago legal expert Andrew… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.In Auckland the future of the Avondale Racecourse is under scrutiny as it faces the prospect of being sold for development. Whau Local Board member Ross Clow spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News with Anan Zaki, including a market update. Audio

12:15 PM.The government's being urged to treat organised crime as a serious threat to New Zealand and appoint a dedicated Minister to tackle it. Ministerial Advisory Group on Transnational, Serious and… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The Court of Appeal has turned down a bid to quash Scott Watson's convictions for the murders of Olivia Hope and Ben Smart. Nelson reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court; The Police Commissioner and the Minister for… Read more Audio

12:56 PM.At least 400 people are still missing over a week after a deadly landslide hit a remote village in Sudan's Darfur region. Niva Chittock spoke to World Vision Sudan'sNational Director, Simon Mane. Audio

12:46 PM.Accidental activations of Emergency Locator Beacons are increasing, costing thousands of dollars in wasted resources. Maritime NZ's Rescue Coordination Centre search and rescue officer James Simpson… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.Voting for local body elections starts on Tuesday with big orange envelopes showing up in your letterboxes at any moment. Local Government New Zealand chief executive Scott Necklen spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday rural news. Audio

12:27 PM.Midday sports news. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday business news. Audio

12:15 PM.The Police Commissioner and the Minister for Police are both in Hamilton, as the constable injured on Monday recovers in hospital. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The trial of a woman accused of murdering her two children and putting their remains in suitcases has begun at the Auckland High Court. Reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, after evading police for nearly 4 years, Marakopa fugitive Tom Phillips is dead - one child is in custody and two others are missing. Phillips and his three children Jayda… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Tom Phillips has died in a shooting involving police in Waikato on Monday morning, nearly four years after he took his three children into the bush. Victoria University clinical psychologist Dougal… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Police say the man killed in a shootout in Piopio on Monday morning is believed to be Marokopa father Tom Phillips. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday rural news. Audio