Midday Report for Monday 17 June 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson announces her breast cancer diagnosis. A former defence minister Wayne Mapp says the government needs to bite the bullet and replace the… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A Hawke's Bay GP has launched a survey about the the current shortage of hormone replacement therapy patches - saying she's hearing from desperate and panicked women, who are facing serious physical… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.Greens co-leader Marama Davidson has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ben Strang on Midday Report. Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:29 PM.Bryson DeChambeau came out on top in a dramatic back nine battle with Rory McIlroy to win the U.S. Open by one shot as the Northern Irishman's major misery continued. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 17 June 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.An education specialist says handwriting is not hard to teach, and is valuable for brain development and memorisation. Belinda Blick-Duggan spoke to Ben Strang on Midday Report. Audio

12:11 PM.Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says it's time New Zealand bites the bullet and purchases new Defence Force planes to replace the beleaguered Boeing 757s. Mr Mapp spoke to Ben Strang on Midday… Read more Audio