Midday Report

An aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling. Aviation expert Peter Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to… Read more Audio

On today's episode, a New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory, National MP David MacLeod has been stood down because he didn't… Read more Audio

Environment Southland are stoked to have found no mice on Stewart Island Rakiura but in their search it's captured almost 30 rats. Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity operations manager… Read more Audio

TradeMe's latest rental price index shows the Bay of Plenty has overtaken Auckland again as the most expensive region to rent. Trade Me Property sales director Gavin Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Heavy rain is causing some problems for farmers on the East Coast. Audio

A second Olympic run for an Auckland weightlifter. Audio

Sky City has cleared a hurdle. Audio

The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its Flood Room in response to rising levels of the Ngongotahā River near Rotorua, and has asked nearby residents on Western Road to evacuate. Stavros… Read more Audio

National MP David MacLeod didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error. University of Otago law Professor Andrew Geddis spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

A New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory. Gill Bonnet spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

On today's episode, despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were, journalist Coralie Cochin joins us… Read more Audio