Midday Report

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.

Four baby tuatara have been found alive and safe amidst the demolition site of Southland Museum in Invercargill. Invercargill City Council's park manager Caroline Rain spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Business leaders in Southland are celebrating the the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter securing deal keeping the doors open for another 20 years. Southland Dstrict Council mayor Rob Scott spoke to Charlotte Cook.

News from the rural farming sector.

The Rugby Players Association denies it's walking away from the game - despite pushing ahead with plans to establish a separate governance structure for the professional game.

Midday Business News for 31 May 2024

Maori leaders from across Aotearoa are gathering in Hastings today for the next Hui Taumata. RNZ Maori news reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Donald Trump has been found guilty on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his hush money criminal trial. New York correspondent Mitch McCann spoke to Charlotte Cook.

On today's episode, Thousands have gathered as part of a nationwide protest against the government's policies. On top of that it's Budget Day. All eyes will be on the tax cuts Finance Minister Nicola Willis has promised, and exactly how she plans to pay for them. World Watch also gets an update on the state of the devastation in Papua New Guinea following a deadly landslide.

Aid is slowly starting to arrive in the disaster zone of Papaua New Guinea, following last week's catastropihc landslide - but gaining access is still proving to be diffcult. The slip in Yambali village is believed to have killed more than 2000 people, according to Prime Minister James Marape. Vicitms had little to no warning before disaster struck, meaning that the survivors have been left with nothing. There's an immediate need for food, shelter and basic necessities - and there are also concerns about the outbreak of diseases due to unsanitary conditions. Worldwatch's Charlie Dreaver spoke to World Vision's National Director for PNG, Chris Jensen about the ongoing aid efforts on the ground.