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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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00:05:59

Midday Rural News for 19 February 2024

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2024/02/18

Fishing company executives are meeting with officials from the Ministry for Primary Industries today to discuss cameras on commercial fishing boats, amongst other things. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:20

Midday Sports News for 19 February 2024

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2024/02/18

New Zealand's latest swimming world champion Lewis Clareburt says he was determined to win the 400m individual medley after falling short of his goals in two other races. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:07:42

Midday Business News for 19 February 2024

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2024/02/18

Contact Energy has had a strong first half profit rebound, on higher sales, but warns consumers face higher bills because of increased line charges. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:04:42

Cost-cutting sees St John ambulances pulled off the road

Midday Report ·

2024/02/18

Cost-cutting at St Johns Ambulance is resulting in ambulances being pulled off the road when staff are on leave or call in sick. In a bulletin to staff on Friday, management said the service needs to "actively manage recalls" of back up staff in order to manage expenditure. The Ambulance Association, representing ambulance officers, says efforts to rein in costs are putting people's lives at risk. Association national secretary Mark Quin spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:00

Firefighters battling two fires in Canterbury

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2024/02/18

Hot, windy conditions are forecast in Canterbury on Monday, pushing up the fire danger, as firefighters continue to battle two fires. As crews work to dampen down hotspots in Christchurch's Port Hills, more than 50 firefighters are fighting a blaze which broke out Sunday night in the Waikari Valley, near Waipara. The fire has has largely burnt out, but firefighters say it is still uncontrolled. Up to 40 people were evacuated overnight and a community meeting is now underway at the Waipara

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00:02:35

Port Hills residents eager to return home

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2024/02/15

Residents are eager to get back into their homes as the Port Hills wildfires begin to come under control, but Fire and Emergency is acting with extreme caution. One house has been destroyed in the blaze, and others came within hundreds of metres of the flames. Residents from about 80 homes are evacuated. Some of them gathered Friday morning for an update from the authorities. Dominique Leeming spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:07:01

Midday Rural News for 16 February 2024

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2024/02/15

Nearly 4000 tonnes of cherries have been sent offshore this summer. Summerfruit New Zealand chief executive, Kate Hellstrom says good sunny weather in key growing region Central Otago led to great quality fruit - most of which headed to Taiwan and China. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:32

Midday Sports News for 16 February 2024

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2024/02/15

The second cricket test between New Zealand and South Africa in Hamilton is evenly poised. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:07:43

Midday Business News for 16 February 2024

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2024/02/15

The Reserve Bank Governor says there's more work to do to improve inflation expectations and ensure it stays at the desired 2 percent. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:05:24

Te Whatu Ora reveals extent of Covid-19 data breach

Midday Report ·

2024/02/15

Te Whatu Ora has revealed at least 12,000 people have had personal information plastered on the internet in part of last year's Covid-19 data breach. Health New Zealand says a large number of vaccinators had their details posted in a downloadable file on a United States blogsite. The agency has begun notifying individuals but says the numbers of people involved may grow. Former employee Barry Young is facing court charges relating to the leak. He next appears in court next week. Te Whatu Ora

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00:03:25

Firefighters gradually gain control of Port Hills fire

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2024/02/15

Large parts of scorched earth have been seen in Kennedys Bush as Fire fighters gradually gain control of the blaze. There is still smoke drifting from the hills, but fire and emergency say the 650-hectare blaze is about 70 per cent contained, although completely extinguishing it could take weeks. Twenty-two trucks and tankers are continuing to work on the ground, while 12 helicopters and two planes are dropping water and retardant on the fire. The fire destroyed a container home, but there have

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00:02:01

Weather conditions not helping firefighters in...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/14

Weather conditions are making it difficult for firefighters battling the Port Hills blaze. It's hot and windy in Christchurch, with conditions expected to continue throughout the day. NIWA is providing forecasts to firefighters on the ground. Forecaster Tristan Meyers spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:52

Residents evacuated due to Port Hills fire

Midday Report ·

2024/02/14

For one Port Hills resident, the fire brings a horrible sense of déjà vu. Vikki Pflaum's house was destroyed in the 2017 blaze and she had moved back into her new house on Worsleys Rd just five weeks ago when she and her husband Doug were forced to evacuate again. Pflaum spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:40

Midday Rural News for 15 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/14

Cordons are in place around the fire, but Fire and Emergency has been allowing farmers access to manage livestock Thursday morning. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:16

Midday Sports News for 15 February 2024

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2024/02/14

Day 3 of the second test in Hamilton. The South African cricketers are 40 for 3 in their second innings with a lead of 71 runs. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:08:36

Midday Business News for 15 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/14

Falling commercial property values have hit another development company, this time, Vital Healthcare Property Trust. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:05:00

Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/14

The Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery has just touched down after a helicopter flight over the fire and surrounding areas. Earlier Fire and Emergency said it was too early to give assurances that they would be able to get the fire under control on Thursday. Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery Mark Mitchell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:07

Hundreds of firefighters battling Port Hills fire

Midday Report ·

2024/02/14

Hundreds of firefighters are battling to contain the blaze which broke out Wednesday afternoon, seven years to the day of the devastating fires of 2017. The fire grew from 100 to 630 hectares overnight and the smoke plume is now visible from space. Christchurch and Selwyn have been in a state of emergency since late last night. A hundred and ten homes have been evacuated, and evacuation centres are open in Halswell and Lincoln. No houses have been destroyed, but the fire has breached the edge

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00:02:44

Further disruption to Auckland trains

Midday Report ·

2024/02/13

There's been even further disruption for Auckland train commuters after an infrastructure problem closed two platforms at Britomart Station, affecting services on major lines. It comes on top of days of cancellations due to overheated rails and warnings from Auckland Transport that disruption is likely to continue for the next month or so. Mayor Wayne Brown has described the situation as an omnishambles and is hauling transport bosses into his office Wednesday afternoon. Greater Auckland

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00:02:52

Commemoration services for anniversary of Cyclone...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/13

Commemoration services are underway in Hawkes Bay marking the anniversary of Cyclone Gabrielle. The cyclone caused extensive and devastating flooding in Hawkes Bay and Tairāwhiti, destroying hundreds of homes, inundating farmland, and wiping out bridges and roads. Eleven people were killed, and the impact of the cyclone is still being felt in communities up and down the east coast. Central Hawkes Bay District mayor Alex Walker spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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