Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 June 2025

In today's episode, the Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a near-miss between a plane and a drone above Auckland last year shows the need for better control over drones and their operators, four unwanted visitors have weaselled their way into a Wellington eco-sanctuary in the past week, and tributes are pouring in for Brian Wilson - the musician, songwriter, and founder of The Beach Boys - who has died aged 82.