Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 June 2025

In today's episode, a new poll shows more New Zealanders oppose rather than favour the government's pay equity shakeup, demolition crews are racing against the tide to remove the burnt-out wreck of an historic ship on the Paihia waterfront in Northland, the government is investing over $15 million to upgrade infrastructure and enhance conservation in Milford Sound, and a strong wintry weather blast is starting to be felt in parts of the country with flights in and out of Christchurch and Nelson being cancelled.