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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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00:03:37

Central Otago DC reviewing concerns over unethical...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillors. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:11

Te Pati Maori ructions spill out via email

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

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. Mani Dunlop a senior political editor for Te Ao News at Whakaata Maori broke the story spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:11:28

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt; Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022; Kiwi teen heading to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14-year-old is hoping a fundraiser on Givealitte will help get him there.

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00:03:17

Kiwi teen headed to Commonwealth Chess Champs

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Joshua Barnes is off to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14-year-old is hoping a fundraiser on Givealitte will help get him there. Barnes spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:13

Midday Sports News for 13 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Midday Sports News.

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00:03:12

Low turnout across NZ for local body elections

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022. Andrew Geddis is part of the Local Government New Zealand's Electoral Reform Working Group spoke to Charlotte Cook

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00:04:06

Sammie Maxwell wins World Series Cross Country title

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell clinched the Cross Country World Series title on Monday morning when she finished second in the final race in Canada. Maxwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:45

Wayne Guppy misses out on 9th term

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:13:47

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/09

Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government; The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighter's Union will take place on Thursday; The Secretary for Education says she is considering cancelling Gloriavale Christian School's registration over failure to meet criteria.

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00:02:04

Sharesies unveils new debit card

Midday Report ·

2025/10/08

Sharetrading platform Sharesies have announced a debit card. Personal General Manager Scott Nixon spoke with Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:38

Gloriavale school could be stripped of registration

Midday Report ·

2025/10/08

The Secretary for Education says she is considering cancelling Gloriavale Christian School's registration over failure to meet criteria. Gloriavale Leavers' Support Trust manager, Liz Gregory spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:56

Midday Sports News for 9 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/08

Midday Sports News for 9 October 2025

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00:08:49

Midday Business News for 9 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/08

Midday Business News for 9 October 2025

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00:03:17

FENZ and PFU bargaining meeting set to begin

Midday Report ·

2025/10/08

The latest bargaining meeting between Fire and Emergency New Zealand and the Professional Firefighter's Union will take place on Thursday. NZPFU secretary, Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:30

Teens with a health conditions could lose jobseeker...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/08

Hundreds of teenagers with a health condition or disability could lose their jobseeker benefit under changes announced by the government. Lawyer and disability advocate Huhana Hickey spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:14:42

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 8th October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/08

Tory Whanau criticised media and fellow council members in her valedictory speech; The Education Review Office says school attendance it back to pre-covid levels, but there is still some work that needs to be done; New Zealand rugby legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will have a Barbie doll modelled on her.

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00:05:23

Portia Woodman-Wickliffe discusses new Barbie doll

Midday Report ·

2025/10/07

New Zealand rugby legend Portia Woodman-Wickliffe will have a Barbie doll modelled on her.

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00:02:12

Midday Sports News for 8 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/07

Midday Sports News for 8 October 2025

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00:08:27

Midday Business News for 8 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/07

Midday Business News for 8 October 2025

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00:05:22

Principal reacts to staggered school holidays proposal

Midday Report ·

2025/10/07

The Education Review Office says school attendance it back to pre-covid levels, but there is still some work that needs to be done. The principal of Auckland's Edgewater College, Louise Addison spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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