Midday Report for Monday 24 June 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Jetstar has announced plans to significantly expand its New Zealand operation, with more domestic flights between the main centres and new trans-Tasman routes. Passengers will be hoping the extra… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement of 17 additional police officers to patrol the central city. Police have announced new community beat teams for the three main centres… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.New Zealand triathlon star Hayden Wilde is set to continue his rivalry with Alex Yee of Britain at the Olympics. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 24 June 2024 Audio

12:16 PM.The Children and Young People's Commission says the government's decision to push ahead with boot camps for young people takes an unnecessarily heavy-handed approach. The Minister for Children Karen… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.An environmental watchdog group for the Marlborough Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere on Friday night shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. Charlotte Cook… Read more Audio