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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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00:03:15

NZ on high alert for wildfires as temps soar

Midday Report ·

2024/02/04

New Zealand has been put on high alert for wildfire risk, with temperatures as high as 33 degrees expected this week. Fire and Emergency says Northland, Auckland, Wairarapa, Marlborough, Canterbury and Otago are most at risk of wildfires, with conditions tinder dry in some places. On Monday morning fire fighters were able to contain a large fire at Kirwee, in Canterbury, which burnt through around 80 hectares of pine, scrub and farmland next to the Waimakariri River. Fire and Emergency's

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00:03:11

Māori leaders addressing Government at Waitangi

Midday Report ·

2024/02/04

Māori leaders have started addressing Government representatives at Waitangi. There has been a huge show of unity from Māori at this year's Waitangi commemorations as iwi leaders from across the country have journeyed to the grounds. On Monday morning Kiingitanga representative Rahui Papa has stressed the importance of Te Tiriti o Waitangi, saying it must be honoured. RNZ Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:06:30

Midday Rural News for 5 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/04

New research out of Lincoln University has found leaders in the primary industries sector are most worried about the impact of climate change, extreme weather and water quality. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:33

Midday Sports News for 5 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/04

South Africa has finally broken through to dismiss Black Caps batter Kane Williamson in the opening session of day two of the first cricket test in Mount Maunganui. Stephen Hewson has sport.

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00:07:35

Midday Business News for 5 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/04

The country's biggest construction firm is setting aside $180 million for likely losses on two big projects. Fletcher Building has put aside $165 million for further costs in the rebuild of the International Convention Centre in Auckland, and $15 million for a carparking building at Wellington airport. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:04:45

NZ supports US-led strikes in Yemen

Midday Report ·

2024/02/04

An international relations expert says New Zealand's involvement in military strikes in Yemen suggests we're responding to violations of international law in the Red Sea, but not in Gaza. This comes after the US hit 13 targets in Houthi controlled-parts of Yemen on Sunday, with support from several countries including New Zealand. Jon Stephenson, a journalist who's worked in several war zones, says New Zealand has sent an SAS led team to the Middle East. He says the SAS team is a group of

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00:04:39

Govenment formally welcomed onto Waitangi

Midday Report ·

2024/02/04

The Government has been formally welcomed onto Waitangi. A stirring powhiri, welcoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, ACT leader David Seymour, and New Zealand First leader Winston Peters, along with other Government ministers. Politicians have been bracing for protests and tension at Waitangi this year in response to its policies on the Treaty of Waitangi and te reo Māori. RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:03:01

The race to Miss World

Midday Report ·

2024/02/01

The race is on to find New Zealand's Miss World contender. Aotearoa is on a unusually fast paced audition plan to find an unmarried, childless woman aged between 16 and 27 to send for an all-expenses paid trip to compete in Miss World in India. This weekend a panel of 15 judges will assess potential contenders for the crown in a rapid-fire selection process held in Auckland. But rest assured it's not about parading round in your togs. Pageant organiser Nigel Godfrey spoke to Charlotte

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00:03:45

Lack of trained security guards left some ED staff...

Midday Report ·

2024/02/01

Emergency department doctors say a lack of properly trained security staff over summer hindered rather than helped in the waiting rooms. Hospital ED's received just under $6 million from the government before Christmas to hire 200 security guards until the end of this month. Overcrowded waiting rooms have become increasingly unsafe as hospitals struggle with high demand. The College of Emergency Medicine's Dr Kate Allen says well-trained security have been great, but others have left doctors

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00:06:41

Midday Rural News for 2 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/01

Māori kiwifruit growers, which has 42 growers mostly around Bay of Plenty, sent three containers of fruit to Hawaii and this year they're planning to send 16 as they plan to ramp up their exports. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:04:14

Midday Sports News for 2 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/01

The Black Caps will go into Sunday's first test against South Africa with a specialist spinner in Mitchell Santner. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:34

Midday Business News for 2 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/02/01

The national grid operator Transpower wants to see greater investment in flexible, fast starting generation to cope with peaking demand. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:02:29

Prime Minister prepares to speak after Iwi Forum meeting

Midday Report ·

2024/02/01

Iwi leaders have met with Government representatives wanting more clarity on how ACT's Treaty Principles Bill might progress through parliament. The prime minister and other members of his cabinet arrived in Kerikeri today to meet the 74 iwi groups at the National Iwi Chairs' Forum. Christopher Luxon has stressed National has no intention of supporting the Treaty Principles beyond its first reading in parliament, but iwi leaders are not so convinced. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to

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00:05:50

Chlöe Swarbrick announces Green Party co-leadership bid

Midday Report ·

2024/02/01

Auckland Central MP Chlöe Swarbrick is running for the Co-leader of the Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand. It was largely expected she would go for the position after James Shaw resigned earlier in the week. Chlöe Swarbrick spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:21

Iwi leaders in Northland for annual hui

Midday Report ·

2024/01/31

Iwi leaders from across the motu have arrived in Northland for the annual meeting of the iwi chairs forum. The hui in Kerikeri comes after the Hui aa Motu at Tūrangawaewae and ahead of what's expected to be a lively Waitangi Day. On Friday, key government representatives will attend, including the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, Finance Minister Nicola Willis and ACT leader David Seymour. Māori issues reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:32

Peters and Collins in Australia for meetings with...

Midday Report ·

2024/01/31

Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins have gone into their first meeting with their Australian counterparts in Melbourne. The pair travelled to Australia Wednesday night for the significant sit-down, where it's expected conflicts in the Middle East and AUKUS will be among the topics discussed. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:14

Midday Rural News for 1 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/31

Fertiliser use is down as cash-strapped farmers look to reduce spending where they can. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:06

Midday Sports News for 1 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/31

New All Blacks coach Scott Robertson's first test in charge will be in Dunedin against England. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:12

Midday Business News for 1 February 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/31

Electricity retailers will have to provide basic protections for residential consumers, after the market regulator decided to mandate consumer care guidelines. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:03:43

Calls for transparency on MPs dealing with tobacco...

Midday Report ·

2024/01/31

There are increasing calls for complete transparency on any past or present dealings MPs have had with tobacco companies. University of Otago public health academics compared statements made by ministers about plans to repeal Aotearoa's smokefree legislation with talking points from the tobacco industry. Victoria University political scientist Bryce Edwards spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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