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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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00:07:11

Midday Rural News for 14 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/13

Devastated but not defeated is how one grower is describing the situation. Early in the hours of February 14th last year, metres of floodwater ran through Linden Estate in the hard-hit Esk Valley - silt covered six-hectares of grape vines and tore through the cellar door. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:01:51

Midday Sports News for 14 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/13

South Africa have been bowled out for 242 in the second test against the Black Caps in Hamilton. Barry Guy has the sports news.

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00:08:22

Midday Business News for 14 February 2024

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2024/02/13

Fletcher Building's chief executive and board chair are stepping down amid a disappointing first half result. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:04:20

KiwiRail begins discussions to cancel new ferry...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/13

KiwiRail has begun discussions to cancel a $555 million contract for an overseas firm to build it two new Cook Strait ferries. Late last year the Government rejected a plea for extra funding on the project to buy two new ferries and upgrade two ports. KiwiRail says it can't proceed without the Government funding and is now officially moving to terminate a contract with Hyundai Mipo Dockyard. Meanwhile the Maritime Union says the Government must be up front and tell the public what its plans are

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00:04:29

Flu outbreak kills six at Whitianga rest home

Midday Report ·

2024/02/13

Six people have died in the space of just 12 days after influenza swept through a rest home in the Coromandel town of Whitianga. Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand was notified of an outbreak at the Whitianga Care Centre and Village in late January. It says the outbreak came to an end on February the 9th. The centre is run by Oceania Healthcare, its group general manager for sales and services Anita Hawthorn says there are 48 residents and a total of 17 residents and eight staff were

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00:02:31

Vaping affects taste and smell research shows

Midday Report ·

2024/02/12

New research out of Otago University shows that vaping affects our sense of taste and smell. The findings could also provide information on how vaping can impact on appetite and eating behaviours in younger people. Dr Mei Peng spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:55

Firefighters killed during Cyclone Gabrielle...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/12

A year on from a deadly landslide during Cyclone Gabrielle, two firefighters have been remembered by the west Auckland community of Muriwai. The township, northwest of Auckland, was hit hard by the storm. Craig Stevens and Dave van Zwanenberg died when a slip came down on a property they'd been called to. Reporter Maia Ingoe spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:51

Midday Rural News for 13 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/12

A Tolaga Bay farming couple are still picking up the pieces after Cyclone Gabrielle. Mike and Bridget Parker say a year on from the cyclone and they're still clearing their land, with little help from authorities. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:15

Midday Sports News for 13 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/12

The Black Caps have grabbed two early wickets in the first session of play on the opening day of the second cricket test against South Africa in Hamilton. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:43

Midday Business News for 13 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/12

The Shareholders Association says Fletcher Building has a credibility problem, which won't be solved with the resignation of its chief executive. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:05:36

Doctors write letter to PM over plans to ditch...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/12

A group representing more than 9000 doctors has written to the Prime Minister along with the health and Māori development ministers, urging them to change their mind on ditching planned smoking reforms. The government is planning to repeal laws which would have gradually made it illegal to buy tobacco, along with other restrictions. Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Dr Boyd Swinburn spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:34

Woman charged with murder of Khandallah woman

Midday Report ·

2024/02/12

A 52-year-old woman has appeared in the Wellington District Court charged with the murder of an elderly woman in the suburb of Khandallah. Helen Gregory was found dead in her home last month, police say she died of a "violent act". Reporter Jemima Houston spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:07

Super Bowl LVIII underway

Midday Report ·

2024/02/11

One of the most watched and highly anticipated sports games in history has just kicked off in Las Vegas. The San Francisco 49ers are up against the Kansas City Chiefs in the NFL Super Bowl. The game is being shown in 190 countries, including here in Aotearoa. And if you're a Taylor Swift fan you'll know it's not all about the football. US Embassy in Wellington deputy chief of mission David Gehrenbeck spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:16

Israel warned not to go ahead with ground offensive...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/11

The United Nations, the European Union, the US, and Arab nations are warning Israel not to go ahead with a planned offensive on the southern city of Rafah, saying it will cause a humanitarian catastrophe. New Zealand's Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters has also voiced concern, calling for civilians to be protected. Some one-and-a-half million Palestinians, around 80 percent of Gaza's population, are sheltering in Rafah after fleeing Israeli bombardment in the north. Save the Children says

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00:06:18

Midday Rural News for 12 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/11

Fonterra has lifted its farmgate forecast milk price for this season by 30 cents to a new mid-point of 7-dollars-80 a kilogram of milk solids. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:23

Midday Sports News for 12 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/11

Erika Fairweather might be a new world champion, but Swimming New Zealand's Olympic Programme lead Gary Francis says it will be tough for her to win a medal at this year's Paris Games. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:23

Midday Business News for 12 February 22024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/11

Internal Affairs is taking the casino operator SkyCity to court in a civil case related to the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:04:01

Time for fourth option when 111 called says Minister...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/11

The new Mental Health Minister says it's about time Aotearoa had a fourth option when people call 111. A recent ministerial briefing proposed police withdraw from some family harm and mental health calls, saying other agencies should fill that role. Minister Matt Doocey says he's getting more information, but is considering a specialised first responders group for people in mental health crisis. Doocey spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:03

Chris Hipkins on lobbyist access to parliament

Midday Report ·

2024/02/11

Moves by Parliament's Speaker to overturn a blanket ban on lobbyists having swipe card access to parliament have been labelled a significant step backwards. Gerry Brownlee has said he didn't agree with the ban, he also won't be publishing an approved visitor list, which names those with swipe card access. The ban was brought in last year after a request from Labour leader and then Prime Minister Chris Hipkins. Hipkins spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:46

Football set to trial blue card

Midday Report ·

2024/02/08

A blue card is set to be trialled in football, which would see players sent to a sin-bin for 10 minutes for cynical play or dissent towards match officials. Top tier leagues will be excluded from the trial, but the cards could be used in elite competition from the middle of this year. If successful, they would be rolled out for all of football. Former Football Fern Maia Jackman spoke to Ben Strang.

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