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On today's episode, Christchurch's tourism body talks about the economic blow Sail GP's withdrawal from the region will have. RNZ's political reporter in Japan speaks about the "c-list" celebrities the Prime Minister travelled to Tokyo with ahead of a meeting with his Japanese counterpart. A Cricket commentator discusses why Kane Williamson has turned down a contract.

Cricketer Kane Williamson has turned down an offer for a Black Caps contract for the coming season because he wants the option to pursue overseas playing opportunities during the home summer. Charlotte Cook spoke with RNZ journalist and radio cricket commentator Ben Strang.

News from the rural farming sector.

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons believes a lack of newly-trained surgeons and significant attrition across Aotearoa is a key problem for the new North Shore Hospital building. Charlotte Cook spoke to the College's deputy chair of the Aotearoa New Zealand National Committee, Dr Ros Pochin.

Black Caps Kane Williamson and Lockie Ferguson have both declined to take up central contracts with New Zealand Cricket for the next year.

Midday Business News for 19 June 2024.