Midday Report

Midday Business News for 20 May 2024 Audio

Staff at the Children's Ministry are expressing alarm that government-ordered cuts will compromise vital record keeping. VOYCE's Te Wai Pounamu youth council chair Lisa McLaren spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

Despite thousands of armed French Police on New Caledonian soil - many of the roads are still blocked or are in worse condition than they were. New Caledonia La Premiere news service journalist… Read more Audio

On today's episode, joint talks between Paris and New Caledonia have stalled, with pro- and anti- independence groups in New Caledonia refusing to meet with each other at this stage, New Caledonia… Read more Audio

More than one thousand dancers will be popping and locking in Lower Hutt this weekend for the national hip hop dance championships. Hip Hop Unite Event Director Gemma Laing spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

The Government has promised to put $63 million into Surf Life Saving New Zealand and the Coastguard over four years. Water Safety New Zealand's Gavin Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Xander Schauffele tied the record - again - for the lowest score in a men's major championship round, carding a flawless nine-under par 62 in the first round of the PGA Championship in Louisville. Audio

Midday Business News for 17 May 2024 Audio

Green Party MP Julie Anne Genter says it was an emotional time for her in the lead up to her outburst in parliament. Genter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Joint talks between Paris and New Caledonia have stalled, with pro- and anti- independence groups in New Caledonia refusing to meet with each other at this stage. New Caledonia President office… Read more Audio

On today's episode, a state of emergency has been declared in New Caledonia and at least four people have been killed in violence that erupted on Monday, we get the latest, Junior doctors are on… Read more Audio