Midday Report

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

Helen Clark heads an international initiative of 50 countries who have signed up for greater transparency in mining: we hear her concerns about New Zealand's talks with the US over access to critical… Read more Audio

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

The latest news from the United States with our correspondent Laura Taglianetti. Audio

The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

South Island iwi powerhouse Ngai Tahu is heading north for a rare appearance at Waitangi Commemorations this year. Ngai Tahu says it is responding to calls from the late Maori King for kotahitangi or… Read more Audio

The government says it will make it cheaper and easier for young people to get their driver's licence in the first major changes to the driver licensing system in 15 years. Transport Minister Chris… Read more Audio

New Zealand is in talks with the US about the supply of rare and critical minerals, as Donald Trump seeks to reduce America's reliance on China for materials it sees as pivotal for tech innovation and… Read more Audio

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

Forget Spotify Wrapped: the real verdicts are coming in for best song, best album and best new artist of the year. The 68th Grammy Awards are underway right now in what is dubbed the biggest night in… Read more Audio

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

The latest news from Australia with Nine News political reporter Amanda Copp in Canberra. Audio