Midday Report for Friday 17 May 2024

1:45 PM.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

12:48 PM.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

12:43 PM.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

12:37 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:29 PM.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

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 17 May 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.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

12:12 PM.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