Charlotte Cook
Girl banned from playing in school’s first XV team
Hawke's Bay principals have united in banning a girl from rival Havelock North Intermediate School from playing in its boys first XV rugby team. Audio
Proposed law change will allow actors to negotiate collectively
The government has dismissed fears that restoring some basic rights to film industry workers will deter big international companies from making movies in New Zealand. Audio
Drugs, cash, gold seized in major meth bust
Police in Wellington have arrested 35 people and seized more than $1 million in assets, including cash, firearms and slabs of gold, as part of a major meth bust in the region. Video, Audio
Midday Rural News for 27 May 2019
The Agriculture Minister says Mycoplasma bovis cannot be eradicated, unless all farmers comply with the national animal tracking system. Audio
Midday Rural News for 24 May 2019
The growth in dairy exports to China has given a boost to figures for the month of April. Audio
Midday Rural News for 23 May 2019
The dairy co-operative Fonterra has narrowed its range of what thinks farmers will earn for their milk this season. Audio
Midday Rural News for 22 May 2019
After years of argument, the Zero Carbon Bill is now before parliament, and passed its first reading supported by all parties except Act. Audio
Midday Rural News for 20 May 2019
Federated Farmers says the theft of 65-thousand dollars worth of sheep will be very damaging for the farmer who lost them. Audio
Midday Rural News for 17 May 2019
A farming leader is adding another concern to worries about forestry's takeover of farmland. Audio
Midday Rural News for 16 May 2019
The National Party says Shane Jones is out of line in his attacks on farmers. Audio
Midday Rural News for 15 May 2019
A group of scientists have gone public, saying water quality data from the Overseer system might not be analysed properly and nitratres could be seeping into the environment without being detected. Audio
Midday Rural News for 14 May 2019
The organisation representing Fonterra's 11 thousand farmer shareholders has given the thumbs up to the sale of its ice cream subsidiary, Top Top. Audio
Midday Rural News for 13 May 2019
A new scientific assessment of Hector's and Maui dolphins has downgraded the responsibility of the fishing industry for their demise. Audio
Midday Rural News for 9 May 2019
Debate is continuing about yesterday's zero carbon announcement by the Government. Audio
Midday Rural News for 8 May 2019
Farmers have been told by the Government to make big cuts in their emissions of methane. Audio
Midday Rural News for 7 May 2019
Federated Farmers says a Cap and Trade system for water rights might work but would face many challenges. Audio
Midday Rural News for 6 May 2019
The listed honey maker Comvita says it is a six million dollar loss this year. Audio
Farmers worry as pine trees cover Wairarapa land
More and more of Wairarapa's rolling green pastures are being blanket-planted with pine trees, which rural communities warn are killing their way of life. And with the Government's target of planting… Audio
Midday Rural News for 3 May 2019
From today, beef farmers will get information on how they will pay for the campaign against Mycoplasma Bovis. Audio
Midday Rural News for 1 May 2019
King Salmon has renewed its appeal for government support to move its salmon farming operations to cooler, deeper waters. Audio