Midday Report

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

New Zealand had a net migration gain of about 24,200 in the last year, up from a net gain of 14,000 the previous year, according to numbers released by Stats NZ today. The numbers come as political debate intensifies over immigration. Labour's immigration spokesperson is Phil Twyford spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Air New Zealand is forecasting a full year loss of nearly $400m. Is it time to sell the national carrier? Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Everlee Wihongi's lawyer speaks out over her ICE detention; Data reveals number of properties selling at a loss on the rise; Anna Fifield discusses Donald Trump's visit to China.

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

US president Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with the Chinese president Xi Jinping. Journalist Anna Fifield was Bureau Chief in Beijing for the Washington Post for many years, and she now runs the Substack newsletter, Between Giants. Fifield spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

News from the rural farming sector.

News from the business sector.

In Auckland, nearly 20 percent of residential houses sold at a loss in the first quarter. And, for apartments the number was 40 percent. The new data comes from Cotality. Its Head of Research, Nick Goodall spoke to Guyon Espiner.

New Zealander Everlee Wihongi is being held in detention by ICE over a decade-old cannabis charge. Her lawyer Marc Christopher spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Russel Norman discusses government's climate law change; Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Midday Report; Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders.

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.