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Midday Report

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ"s midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch. Presented by Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:06

Midday Sports News for 20 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

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00:08:13

Midday Business for 20 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

The latest news from RNZ's business team

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00:03:30

Local Government NZ calls for postal voting to be...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

LGNZ says an unprecedented number of votes were cast on election day. Electoral Reform Working Group chair, Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:44

Inflation increases to 3 percent, highest level in year

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts. Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:48

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/16

Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown; Brendon Burns, a press gallery journalist through much of Jim Bolger's Parliamentary career and later a Labour MP pays tribute; A new study has revealed increasing house prices are linked with lower life satisfaction amongst renters but not home owners. Megan Stiffler, FENZ' Deputy Chief Executive of Operational Response spoke ahead of Friday's

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00:03:04

Study: Increased housing costs linked to low life...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

A new study has revealed increasing house prices are linked with lower life satisfaction amongst renters but not home owners. Professor Arthur Grimes, the study's co-author, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:52

FENZ speaks to RNZ ahead of firefighter strike on Friday

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Megan Stiffler, FENZ' Deputy Chief Executive of Operational Response spoke to Charlotte Cook ahead of Friday's firefighter strike.

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00:02:11

Midday Sports News for 16 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

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00:04:02

Brendon Burns pays tribute to Jim Bolger

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Brendon Burns, a press gallery journalist through much of Jim Bolger's Parliamentary career and later a Labour MP spoke to Charlotte Cook following Bogler's death.

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00:04:38

Medical specialists respond to speech from Simeon Brown

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown.

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00:15:49

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025 .

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00:02:09

Taranaki locals take on tshirt design competition

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

Taranaki locals are being invited to demonstrate the identity, stories and spirit of the region in a t-shirt design to go with their slogan - Like No Other. Venture Taranaki's Rebecca Johnson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:17

Current running shoe design may increase chance of...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

A study into women's running shoes shows current designs are likely to reduce performance and increase chances of injury and discomfort because they are based on a man's foot. The study's author Chris Napier from the Simon Fraser University in Canada spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:58

Midday Sports News for 15 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

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00:03:06

Banks now able to loan more to buyers with deposit...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

From December, banks will be allowed to lend more to buyers with less than 20% deposit. Loan Market mortgage adviser Bruce Patten spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:08

Age women qualify for free breast screening extended

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

The age women qualify for free breast screening is being extended. Justine Smyth spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:14:39

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars; The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillor; Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not all computers can run the new software.

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00:02:45

Security updates, tech support for around 30pc of NZ...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not all computers can run the new software. Rush Digital's Danu Abeysuriah spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:45

Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata resigns

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata has resigned in the wake of coach Dame Noeline Taurua's suspension. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:06

Midday Sports News for 14 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Midday Sports News.

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