Midday Report for Thursday 10 April 2025

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries, a boil water… Read more Audio

12:55 PM.Australia goes to the polls on May third in what's been dubbed the cost-of-living election. The campaign is now into its second week. Political scientist at Charles Sturt University in New South… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Scientists have figured out an optimal method to get more out of a coffee bean so coffee drinkers can either have a stronger brew or use fewer beans for the same taste. Wellington's Pour and Twist… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.With the US is clamping down hard on China with its tariffs, some commentators here are expecting some Chinese companies might increase their efforts to market to New Zealanders. Money correspondent… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.A new report is raising the alarm about the reliance on planting pines to offset greenhouse gas emissions? Audio

12:28 PM.A fallen All Black legend is providing plenty of inspiration to the Hurricanes this week. Audio

12:19 PM.Some analysis of what might have led to the flip-flop from President Trump. Audio

12:16 PM.A boil water notice remains in place in Greymouth on Thursday, after Coliform bacteria and low levels of E Coli were detected in test results on Wednesday. Greymouth mayor Tania Gibson spoke to… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The New Zealand stock exchange surged at opening on Thursday morning, after US President Donald Trump announced a 90-day pause on global tariffs for most countries. Sense Partners economist John… Read more Audio