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Midday Report

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National"s midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.

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00:03:16

A petition against electricity disconnection fees

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

A new petition is calling on the Electricity Authority to ban disconnection and reconnection fees in the case of unpaid bills, a fee which disproportionately impacts the poorest customers. Sixteen organisations are behind the campaign which also wants to ensure retailers' prepay prices are no more expensive than their cheapest plan. Common Grace Aotearoa has organised the campaign, its co-director Kate Day speaks to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:01

Avatar sequels bring more jobs to Wellington

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

The Wellington film industry is welcoming news of more Avatar jobs moving to the capital city. At least 150 visual effects jobs are expected to move from Los Angeles, as production of the Avatar sequels is consolidated in New Zealand. It will be a boost for the city as it grapples with sweeping public sector cuts; at least 6000 jobs have been axed, the latest at Kiwirail, with Wellington suffering most. Charlotte Cook speaks to Mark Westerby, is Screen Wellington's head of attraction.

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00:06:28

Midday Rural News for 8 July 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:01:59

Midday Sports News for 8 July 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

New Zealand tennis player Lulu Sun stunned the local favourite Emma Raducanu in three sets to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the last eight at Wimbledon.

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00:08:22

Midday Business News for 7 July 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

Midday Business News for 8 July 2024

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00:03:15

Greens soon to reveal Tana investigation

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of the independent investigation into MP Darleen Tana this afternoon. Darleen Tana has been suspended since March, following allegations of migrant exploitation against her husband. An investigation was immediately launched, and while the Green Party co-leaders have been saying for some time that it is close to concluding, it has only just wrapped up. Charlotte Cook speaks to RNZ political reporter Giles Dexter.

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00:05:17

NZ tennis player makes Wimbledon history

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

Lulu Sun has made history to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. Sun beat British tennis star Emma Raducanu 6-2, 7-5, 6- 2 at the match this morning. 23-year-old Lulu Sun says her Wimbledon debut has been an amazing experience but she has no words to describe how she feels after her latest victory. Former New Zealand tennis pro, Belinda Cordwell reflects on the win with Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:21

Matariki celebrations in Waanaka

Midday Report ·

2024/06/27

The rising of the Matariki star cluster on the horizon heralds Te Matahi o te Tau, the Maori New Year, a time to remember those who have passed over the last year and plan for the one ahead. Tomorrow Aotearoa will mark the official rising with celebrations, commemorations and in tune with this year's theme "Matariki Heri Kai" - plenty of food. RNZ presenter Mihingarangi Forbes spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:04

State of Emergency in Haumoana lifted

Midday Report ·

2024/06/27

A state of emergency in the coastal Hawkes Bay settlement of Haumoana has just been lifted. It was declared on Tuesday as high seas and bad weather pounded the small township. Up to 90 homes were re-evacuated last night with the high tide. Hastings District Council incident controller Clint Adamson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:09

Midday Rural News for 27 June 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/06/27

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:09

Midday Sports News for 27 June 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/06/27

OFC semi-final NZ v Tahiti started midday in Port Villa

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00:05:24

Hawke's Bay Council under scrutiny over Wairoa River Bar

Midday Report ·

2024/06/27

The Hawkes Bay Regional Council is being accused of playing Russian roulette with the town over its management of the Wairoa River Bar - as the town mops up from yet another devastating flood. The Council is investigating whether a channel on the Wairoa River bar should have been dug sooner to release the swollen Wairoa River - admitting it may have contributed to the flooding. Its Chair Hinewai Ormsby says decisions about opening the bar were made on the best forecasting information available

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00:04:17

No additional money for flood hit Hawke's Bay and...

Midday Report ·

2024/06/27

The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery says there is currently no additional money to announce for flood hit properties in Hawke's Bay and Gisborne. Yesterday, it was announced the Government would contribute 300-thousand dollars to Mayoral Relief Funds to help communities in Hastings, Wairoa and Tairawhiti. Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:17:49

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 June 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/06/26

On today's episode, bad weather has been battering Te Tai Rawhiti and Hawkes Bay leading to states of emergency being declared in the small community of Te Karaka near Gisborne, further south in Wairoa, and in the coastal settlement of Haumoana near Hastings. There's heartbreak in Gisborne after the bodies of three fisherman missing since Monday wash ashore at Mahia and Lauren Dickason who was found guility of murdering her three young daughters in Timaru in September 2021 is being sentenced in

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00:03:58

Julian Assange pleads guilty in Saipan

Midday Report ·

2024/06/26

After a 14 year legal battle, Julian Assange is expetected to return to his homeland Australia a free man today. He's pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to obtain and disseminate national defence information, as part of a US plea bargain. His court hearing is taking place on the Northern Mariana Island of Saipan, a remote US territory. RNZ Pacific's Saipan correspondent, Mark Rabago has been following the WikiLeaks founder's movements on the Island. He spoke toWorldwatch's Charlie

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00:02:50

Sentencing of convicted killer Lauren Dickason underway

Midday Report ·

2024/06/26

The long-awaited sentencing of convicted killer Lauren Dickason is now underway, almost a year after she was found guilty of murdering her three daughters at their Timaru home. RNZ reporter Timothy Brown has been in court, he joins us now.

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00:02:58

Gisborne community heartbroken after fisherman bodies...

Midday Report ·

2024/06/26

There's heartbreak in the Gisborne community today after the bodies of three fishermen were found washed up at Mahia this morning. A search was launched for the men after they failed to return on Monday. Two of them were spotted alive in the water by a cargo ship yesterday but bad weather hampered rescue efforts. RNZ reporter Lauren Crimp has been at the Tatapouri Fishing Club, and speaks with Ben Strang.

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00:07:06

Midday Rural News for 26 June 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/06/26

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:01:57

Midday Sports News for 26 June 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/06/26

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine realises they need to show improvement on their tour of England.

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00:06:41

Midday Business News for 26 June 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/06/26

Midday Business News for 26 June 2024

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