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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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00:02:59

NZ woman develops treatment for head lice and wins...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/21

A New Zealand woman has developed a world first treatment for head lice which has nabbed her a top United Nations health science award. It uses a biofluorescent powder which makes the lice eggs, or nits, easier to spot by making them glow. Its creator, entrepreneur and mum Kate Ricketts spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:19

Rental prices could continue to rise warns expert

Midday Report ·

2024/02/21

A property expert is warning rental prices could continue to rise throughout the year. Trade Me's latest Rental Price Index shows the national median weekly rent surged to $630 in January, up 0.8 percent on the previous month. Trade Me's Property Sales Director Gavin Lloyd says he can't see any signs of a let up. Lloyd spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:43

Midday Rural News for 22 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/21

Several gold kiwifruit growers are selling their high value, sought-after, gold kiwifruit licences and quitting the industry. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:06

Midday Sports News for 22 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/21

Rachin Ravindra's star status continues to soar after the young all-rounder produced another top performance in the Black Caps six wicket loss to Australia in the first T20 in Wellington. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:03:45

Concern over ability to treat cancer patients on time...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/21

The Health and Disability Commissioner is concerned about the country's ability to treat cancer patients on time, now and in the future. The Commissioner has just published a follow-up report on wait times at Te Whatu Ora Southern after finding delays were so bad some cancer patients were told they were likely to die before seeing a specialist. Health and Disability Commissioner Morag McDowell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:19

Latest stats show more children living in poverty

Midday Report ·

2024/02/21

The latest child poverty statistics from Stats NZ show over 23,000 more children are going without household essentials since 2022 due to the rise in the cost of living. Seventeen-point-five percent of children are living in households with less than half of the median disposable income after household costs, up by around three percent on last year. One in eight children are living in households experiencing material hardship, meaning they are likely going without fresh fruit and vegetables,

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00:02:44

Work to open Waiau River Mouth resumes

Midday Report ·

2024/02/20

Work to open up the Waiau River mouth away from Southland properties has resumed on Wednesday after being paused for safety reasons. A state of emergency which was declared earlier this month after rapid erosion from the sea and river threatened properties in the Bluecliffs village, was extended on Wednesday. The urgent work had to be put on hold due to challenging conditions. Southland Civil Defence Group Controller Simon Mapp says the channel could be opened as early as Thursday. Mapp spoke

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00:03:26

Tributes pour in for Fa'anānā Efeso Collins

Midday Report ·

2024/02/20

Green MP and Pasifika Communitiy advocate Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has died after collapsing during a charity run in Tāmaki Makauru Auckland. Collins was taking part in the ChildFund Water Fun event at Britomart to support local communities in the Pacific on Wednesday morning. The New Zealand-born Samoan man is survived by his wife and two children. The staunch advocate for the poor was elected to Parliament last year after being ranked eleventh on the Green Party list. In 2022, Collins

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00:06:43

Midday Rural News for 21 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/20

Launched in Wellington last night, beekeepers plan to revive the industry with a strategy which aims to double honey exports to a billion dollars by 2030. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:03

Midday Sports News for 21 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/20

The smaller boundaries at New Zealand venues have the Australian batters licking their lips, ahead of the T20 series opener in Wellington tonight. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:04:50

South Auckland community mourns death of Fa'anānā...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/20

The South Auckland community in particular will be mourning the loss of Fa'anānā Efeso Collins. He had been a Manukau ward councillor on the Auckland City Council and was involved in numerous community organisations and initiatives supporting local Pasifika families. Tevita Funaki is Chief Executive of the south Auckland health provider The Fono. He's worked alongside Fa'anānā for 20 years and counts him as a good friend. He describes him as a champion of South Auckland and a beacon of hope in

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00:02:30

Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins dies during charity...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/20

Green MP Fa'anānā Efeso Collins has died after taking part in a charity event in Tāmaki Makurau Auckland Wednesday morning. The father-of-two, three-term city councillor and former Auckland mayoral contender was taking part in a charity run when he collapsed suddenly. His death comes just a week after he delivered his maiden speech in parliament. He's being remembered as a passionate advocate, a committed leader in the south Auckland community, a son of the Pacific and a devoted father. Floral

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00:02:19

People seen walking on track before Port Hills fire

Midday Report ·

2024/02/19

Police have spoken to people seen on a walking track in the Hoon Hay Valley moments before the fire broke out on Christchurch's Port Hills, almost a week ago. The cause of the fire is not yet known and is under investigation. Fire crews are still working to dampen down hotspots and have just given a media briefing. RNZ reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:38

KiwiRail lays tracks too close together in Wairarapa

Midday Report ·

2024/02/19

KiwiRail is fronting yet another please explain meeting, this time about its rail services in Wairarapa. During a $100 million upgrade to the Wairarapa line, KiwiRail laid the tracks too close together meaning passenger carriages don't fit. The tracks will now need to be ground back to make them suitable for passenger trains, resulting in months of delays and safety risks ahead for commuters. Greater Wellington Regional Council's chair Daran Ponter is at the meeting and says he can't understand

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00:06:43

Midday Rural News for 20 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/19

Pāmu, the state-owned farming company, also known as Landcorp, has reported a half-year net operating profit of $3 million. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:01:50

Midday Sports News for 20 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/19

Veteran Australian batter David Warner says he wants Australia tour New Zealand more often. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:05:08

Fears Government will target more beneficiaries after...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/19

There are fears other beneficiaries will soon be targeted as the government moves to impose sanctions on job seekers. The Government says it's taking early action to curb a surge in welfare dependency, with the Ministry of Social Development to begin work check-ins for job seekers who've been on the benefit for six months. They'll face penalties if they don't meet looking-for-work requirements. Auckland University economist and Associate Professor Susan St John says it signals a return to the

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00:03:10

Grant Robertson retires from politics

Midday Report ·

2024/02/19

The Labour Party's Grant Robertson will announce his retirement from politics. RNZ political editor Jo Moir spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:32

David Clareburt on son Lewis' World Championship gold

Midday Report ·

2024/02/18

Wellington's Lewis Clareburt has swum his way into the Paris Olympics after taking out gold in the 400-metre individual medley at the World Swimming Championships in Doha. The 24-year old's victory tops off a very successful World Champs for the kiwi swimmers. Last week Erika Fairweather won gold in the 400 metres freestyle. Lewis' father David Clareburt spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:28

Port Hills fire burns into sixth day

Midday Report ·

2024/02/18

The Port Hills fire continues to burn into its 6th day. The 650-hectare blaze is now contained but huge winds are expected Monday afternoon which could exacerbate hot spots. Reporter Tim Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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