Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 May 2024

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 today for the next Hui Taumata, business leaders in Southland are celebrating the The Tiwai Point aluminum smelter securing deal keeping the doors open for another 20 years, and four baby tuatara have been found alive and safe amidst the demolition site of Southland Museum in Invercargill.