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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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00:02:34

Local elections: What are ‘councillors at large’?

Midday Report ·

2025/09/24

Voting for local elections is underway, 10 points for you if you're already returned your envelope. Gore district mayor Ben Bell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:50

Super Typhoon Ragasa set to slam Hong Kong

Midday Report ·

2025/09/24

The world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong. New Zealander Mark Steed spoke to Charlotte Cook from Discovery Bay in Hong Kong.

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00:06:52

Midday Rural News for 24 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/24

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:01:50

Midday Sports News for 24 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/24

Silver Ferns defender Parris Mason says interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie has kept the team focussed during a tumultuous time.

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00:02:28

NZ salary growth slows to just 0.5 percent in three...

Midday Report ·

2025/09/24

The rate salaries in New Zealand are growing is continuing to slow. Seek's Rob Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:44

Government's Holidays Act overhaul sparks debate

Midday Report ·

2025/09/24

The coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns. Chief executive of MyHr Jason Ennor spoke to Charlotte Cook

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00:15:17

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

In today's episode, The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year, Six thousand doctors and dentists are on strike until midnight Wednesday, in the hope of better pay and conditions from Health New Zealand, Sir Tumu Te Heuheu the Ariki and Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa has died, South Island town, Naseby has become the first in New Zealand to achieve an International Dark Sky Community

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00:02:16

Naseby shines by staying dark

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

South Island town, Naseby has become the first in New Zealand to achieve an International Dark Sky Community accreditation. Naseby Vision's project lead Jill Wolff spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:43

Sir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for service and leadership

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Sir Tumu Te Heuheu the Ariki and Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa has died. Our Maori News journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:52

Midday Rural News for 23 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen.

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00:02:01

Midday Sports News for 23 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Midday Sports News with Barry Guy.

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00:03:57

Doctors strike as Health NZ pushes binding deal

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Six thousand doctors and dentists are on strike until midnight Wednesday, in the hope of better pay and conditions from Health New Zealand. Wairarapa doctor Niels Dugan spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:07

Govt loosens work-to-residency visa rules for migrants

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year. Head of Communications and Advocacy at Hospitality NZ, Sam MacKinnon spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:14:29

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts, US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people.

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00:02:06

Heavy rain and wind batter much of Aotearoa

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:36

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr for freedom’

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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00:06:55

Midday Rural News for 22 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen.

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00:02:00

Midday Sports News for 22 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Midday Sports News with Barry Guy.

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00:04:08

Investor confidence at its lowest in nearly five years

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years. Greg Smith is an investment advisor at Kiwisaver provider Generate and spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:17

Portugal joins UK, Canada, Australia in backing...

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state. University of Waikato professor Alexander Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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