Midday Report for Wednesday 22 May 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The annual ACC Rongoā Māori or traditional Māori healing conference has kicked off today with practitioners coming together from around the motu to share ideas. Donna Kerridge spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:43 PM.French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia to resume talks with local leaders and find a "political solution" to the ongoing crisis. Islands Business Magazine… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Dairy farmers around the country will be milking their herds with a smile today because the average price rose 3.3 percent at the global dairy trade auction… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Provincial Unions say the Players Association's threat to split with New Zealand Rugby if governance reforms don't go ahead is "irresponsible" and "uneccessary". Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 22 May 2024 Napier Port the country's number four port has rebounded from last year's Cyclone Gabrielle disruption to post an increased profit on higher revenue, an insurance… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.An aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling. Aviation expert Peter Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:12 PM.Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to… Read more Audio