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12:27 PM.White Ferns captain Sophie Devine will retire from one day internationals after this year's World Cup. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 17 June 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World supermarket in Freeman's Bay. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach. Mental Health Foundation chief executive Shaun Robinson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

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

1:45 PM.In today's episode, family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones, there are… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Indian communities in Auckland are holding a vigil on Friday for the hundreds of lives lost in the Air India plane crash. Organiser Narendra Bhana spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The sentencing for Tingjun Cao for murdering real estate agent Yanfei Bao in July 2023 has got under way in Christchurch. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:37 PM.The latest and greatest in agricultural technology is being celebrated at Fieldays. Audio

12:27 PM.A mixed bag for Ryan Fox at the start of the US Open. Audio

12:20 PM.It's not all sunshine and daisies in the manufacturing sector. Audio

12:17 PM.There are reports that Israel is attacking Iran. The state-run Nour News has said explosions were heard northeast of Iran's capital Tehran a short time ago. Tel Aviv correspondent Trent Murray spoke… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Family members and friends of passengers who were on board the crashed plane have gathered in Ahmedabad's hospital for DNA tests to help identify their loved ones. Independent aviation industry… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Maritime Union is concerned over the latest breakdown of the beleaguered Aratere ferry, the Transport Accident Investigation Commission says a near-miss between a plane and a… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.Tributes are pouring in for Brian Wilson - the musician, songwriter, and founder of The Beach Boys - who has died aged 82. Listener music reviewer Graham Reid spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Four unwanted visitors have weaselled their way into a Wellington eco-sanctuary in the past week. Zealandia's Jo Ledington spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 12 June 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sport for 12 June 2025 Audio