Midday Report

The Remuneration Authority says determining pay rises for MPs is about fairly matching the job market, rather than deciding whether they deserve it or not. Remuneration Authority chair Geoff Summers… Read more Audio

The Commerce Commission has won a long-running legal battle against the ticket reseller Viagogo, which repeatedly misled New Zealanders about its status as an official ticket outlet. Chief Executive… Read more Audio

The glockenspiel tower in Stratford, Taranaki's Shakespeare town, is out of order. Stratford District Deputy Mayor Min McKay spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

New Zealand is sending a squad of nine swimmers to the Paris Olympics headed by world champions Erika Fairweather and Lewis Clareburt. RNZ sports reporter Barry Guy spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

How are farmers feeling about meat co-op Alliance asking its shareholders to help raise capital? Audio

Another group of athletes have been unveiled to compete at the Olympics. Audio

The Commerce Commission says staff-less fuel pumps are cheaper. Audio

Public health experts warn the country must urgently close a measles 'immunity gap', fearing conditions are ripe for another major epidemic. Dr Oz Mansoor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A high school principal is questioning what the consequences might be for schools which don't enforce the student cellphone ban. Huntly College principal Rachael Parker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Tuesday marks the last day of public transport subsidies but campaigners for free public transport are not giving up the fight. Wellington student and spokesperson for the group Free Fares Mike Hervel… Read more Audio

Acclaimed writer and poet, Sir Vincent O'Sullivan, has died at the age of 86. Writer Dame Fiona Kidman spoke to Ben Strang. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio