Midday Report for Monday 17 February 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute, the Cook Islands Prime Minister will be returning to public protests on Monday after his… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Conclave, a film about the power struggle behind the election of a pope has won best picture at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, the BAFTAs. Movie critic Dom Corry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.A homicide investigation has been launched in Hastings after a death following a group fight at the weekend. Hawkes Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 17 February 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps are confident they can overcome Pakistan for a third straight time as they gear up for their opening game of the Champions Trophy. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 17 February 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Cook Islands Prime Minister will be returning to public protests on Monday after his visit to China to sign a controversial agreement. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute. Daman Kumar's lawyer Alastair McClymont spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio