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Kane Williamson says he is looking forward to playing South Africa's premier T20 competition during the summer and stressed that he won't miss many games for the Black Caps.

Midday Business News for 20 June 2024

The economy has edged out of recession driven by service industries and energy production. Gross domestic product - the broad measure of economic growth - rose 0.2% for the three months ended March. Charlotte Cook speaks with Finance Minister Nicola Willis.

Almost all of Northland is without power after a Transpower tower fell around 11am cutting supplies. Tens of thousands of businesses and residents are affected. Charlotte Cook speaks to Whangarei mayor Vince Cocurullo.

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.