Midday Report for Monday 16 June 2025

1:45 PM.Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 June 2025. Audio

12:45 PM.President Donald Trump is considering adding 36 additional countries to the United States' travel ban list - including Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Massey University's Centre for Defence and Security… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.The distribution, manufacture, sale and supply of disposable vapes is being banned from Tuesday. Otago University senior research fellow Jude Ball spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 16 June 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.New Zealand driver Shane van Gisbergen powered his way to victory through rain and chaos to win the inaugural Viva Mexico 250 NASCAR race in Mexico City. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 16 June 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon, has caused confusion after having said the Workplace Relations and Safety Minister, Brooke Van Velden, was looking at reducing the number of sick leave days that… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Witnesses to a boating tragedy in Taranaki have described seeing the boat overturn and a desperate attempt to rescue those on board. Reporter Robin Martin spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio