Midday Report

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025. Audio

President Donald Trump is considering adding 36 additional countries to the United States' travel ban list - including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security… Read more Audio

The distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vapes is being banned from Tuesday. Otago University senior research fellow Jude Ball spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 16 June 2025 Audio

New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen powered his way to victory through rain and chaos to win the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 NASCAR race in Mexico City. Audio

Midday Business News for 16 June 2025 Audio

The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has caused confusion after having said the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke Van Velden, was looking at reducing the number of sick leave days that… Read more Audio

Witnesses to a boating tragedy in Taranaki have described seeing the boat overturn and a desperate attempt to rescue those on board. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today's episode, family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones, there are… Read more Audio

Indian communities in Auckland are holding a vigil on Friday for the hundreds of lives lost in the Air India plane crash. Organiser Narendra Bhana spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The sentencing for Tingjun Cao for murdering real estate agent Yanfei Bao in July 2023 has got under way in Christchurch. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The latest and greatest in agricultural technology is being celebrated at Fieldays. Audio