Midday Report for Wednesday 5 March 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Northland horseriders are kicking up a stink over a proposed new bylaw that would mean they'd have to pick up their horse's poo. Legendary Hokianga horseman Rob Pink spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.US President Donald Trump has enacted tough tariffs on the country's largest trading partners - China, Canada and Mexico, sparking fears of a global trade war. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.A Tauranga company is behind the newly launched Yamaha Agriculture. Audio

12:29 PM.There be changes to the Blackcaps in tonight's Champions League semi final against South Africa. Audio

12:20 PM.How are those tariffs going to affect New Zealand? Audio

12:16 PM.A potentially deadly category two cyclone is heading for Queensland's most populous region - Brisbane. Kiwi living in Brisbane Anna Pengelly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A trade war between the US and some of its closest trading partners has erupted - causing stock markets to plummet and raising fears it could contribute to a crash in the global economy. Tim Groser… Read more Audio