Midday Report

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Stats NZ figures released last week show young people who are not in employment, education or training has increased from 13.3 percent in December to 14.4 percent in March. Charlotte Mitchell, Chair of Youth Employability Aotearoa spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Guyon Espiner following the departure of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from the party to set up her own.

The government is changing the law to prevent companies being sued for climate change damage. This applies to current and future cases so will stop a High Court case against seven major emitters in its tracks. Greenpeace's executive director Russell Norman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Are we about to lose an entire generation of skilled workers?; New private climate change funding scheme announced.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party.

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

A new scheme to get private money to restore nature and combat climate change has been announced by Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

That's the claim from the PSA union after a survey showed 27% of public service workers are thinking of leaving NZ for better pay and nearly half of workers under 25 are considering leaving. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders; The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy; Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Aucklanders can expect some exceptional performances to celebrate New Zealand Music Month right in the CBD with MIGHTY. It will let a handful of people into a live, acoustic and intimate performance with some of our best musicians for free. Jamie Newman is organising the event and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The Opportunity Party has announced its tax policy, which includes a land tax and making Kiwisaver compulsory with contribution rates of six percent from employers and employees. Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Climate report urges action on ten critical risks; Energy boss previews government's solar energy announcement; Labour responds to decision to scrap BSA.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

The government has confirmed the BSA will be scrapped. Does the decision have broader support, or would a Labour government bring it back? Reuben Davidson, Labour's spokesperson for Broadcasting, Media and Creative Economy spoke to Guyon