Midday Report

On today's episode, the Guardian of the Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. The children's minister says the military style bootcamp for serious youth offenders will increase to 12 months when the legislation changes. The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is welcoming more beat cops for the CBD. And Jetstar expands -creating more competition is the skies of Aotearoa.

Jetstar has announced plans to significantly expand its New Zealand operation, with more domestic flights between the main centres and new trans-Tasman routes. Passengers will be hoping the extra competition will result in lower airfares. Charlotte Cook spoke with Flight Centre's' Managing Director for NZ Victoria Courtney.

The Wellington Chamber of Commerce is welcoming the announcement of 17 additional police officers to patrol the central city. Police have announced new community beat teams for the three main centres to target anti-social behaviour and deter crime. Auckland will receive 63 additional officers, and Christchurch an additional ten. Simon Arcus the Chief Executive from the Wellington Chamber of Commerce spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.

New Zealand triathlon star Hayden Wilde is set to continue his rivalry with Alex Yee of Britain at the Olympics.

Midday Business News for 24 June 2024

The Children and Young People's Commission says the government's decision to push ahead with boot camps for young people takes an unnecessarily heavy-handed approach. The Minister for Children Karen Chhour speaks with Charlotte Cook.

An environmental watchdog group for the Marlborough Sounds says the grounding of the Aratere on Friday night shows the ageing fleet and the route are both disasters waiting to happen. Charlotte Cook spoke with Guardian of the Sounds Chairperson Pete Beech.

On today's episode, the Northland Chamber of Commerce is calling for government compensation after yesterday power outages are predicted to cost about 80 million dollars in lost revenue. People in the region are left frustrated after a second day of lost profits and reduced power. A Maori historian says human remains believed to be "pre-European" found at a property in Hamilton could be linked with living relatives. And today marks the winter solstice, a chance for brave celebrators to take a cool dip.

Today is the shortest day of the year - the winter solstice, Charlotte Cook spoke with Billy the Bard from Tekapo's Winter Wonderland Festival.