Midday Report

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

A mixed bag for Ryan Fox at the start of the US Open. Audio

It's not all sunshine and daisies in the manufacturing sector. Audio

There are reports that Israel is attacking Iran. The state-run Nour News has said explosions were heard northeast of Iran's capital Tehran a short time ago. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke… Read more Audio

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. Independent aviation industry… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio