Midday Report for Friday 31 May 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial, Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Four baby tuatara have been found alive and safe amidst the demolition site of Southland Museum in Invercargill. Invercargill City Council's park manager Caroline Rain spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Business leaders in Southland are celebrating the the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter securing deal keeping the doors open for another 20 years. Southland Dstrict Council mayor Rob Scott spoke to… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:30 PM.The Rugby Players Association denies it's walking away from the game - despite pushing ahead with plans to establish a separate governance structure for the professional game. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 31 May 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings today for the next Hui Taumata. RNZ Maori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:14 PM.Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial. New York correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio