Midday Report

The knives were out in Auckland on Thursday night as the country's finest butchers showed off their skills at the National Butchery Awards. Young Butcher of the Year Anton Rameka from New World… Read more Audio

KiwiRail and the government have confirmed how much it has cost to breaking the contract with South Korean shipbuilders of the scrapped iRex Ferries. political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to… Read more Audio

There's a call for levies paid by the fishing industry to be increased, and put towards marine conservation and fishery observers. Audio

The All Blacks have named their first team of the Rugby Championship. Audio

There are signs of improvement to the manufacturing sector. Audio

Neighbours have detailed the moments following the police shooting a couple in Christchurch on Wednesday night. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

The Supreme Court has found riverbeds can be included in Māori customary marine title - if other legal tests are meet. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

In today's episode, a woman is dead and a man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot by police in the Christchurch suburb of Bryndwr; A political commentator says Labour is shutting… Read more Audio

The South Wairarapa District Council is facing a growing backlash over plans to close a stretch of road along a piece of the region's coastline leading to a DOC reserve. Herenga a Nuku the Outdoor… Read more Audio

Police in Christchurch have just given an update on Thursday morning's shooting in the suburb of Bryndwyr. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

A forestry boss is challenging new land use restrictions. Audio

Another Silver Fern has decided to play across the Tasman. Audio