Midday Report for Wednesday 19 June 2024

1:45 PM.On today's episode, Christchurch's tourism body talks about the economic blow Sail GP's withdrawal from the region will have. RNZ's political reporter in Japan speaks about the "c-list" celebrities… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Cricketer Kane Williamson has turned down an offer for a Black Caps contract for the coming season because he wants the option to pursue overseas playing opportunities during the home summer… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:41 PM.The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons believes a lack of newly-trained surgeons and significant attrition across Aotearoa is a key problem for the new North Shore Hospital building. Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Black Caps Kane Williamson and Lockie Ferguson have both declined to take up central contracts with New Zealand Cricket for the next year. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 19 June 2024. Audio

12:16 PM.Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in the final stretch of his trip to Japan and is due to sit down with his Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida this evening. His trip has been full of hiccups. RNZ… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Christchurch will not host a Sail GP event on Lyttelton Harbour next year after Sail GP withdrew from its agreement. Charlotte Cook spoke with Christchurch New Zealand's general manager of destination… Read more Audio