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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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00:04:04

Christchurch City Council votes to consider hosting...

Midday Report ·

2024/01/23

Christchurch City Councillors have voted to consider hosting the 2030 Commonwealth Games, despite being showered in fake money by protesters opposing a possible bid. A recommendation by Mayor Phil Mauger for council staff to provide advice on the viability of hosting the 2030 Games passed 10 to 7 at a meeting Wednesday morning, to the dismay of the protesters. The city last hosted the Games 50 years ago. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:01

Politicians descend on Rātana

Midday Report ·

2024/01/23

Rātana Pā is now full of politicians with both government and opposition representatives welcomed onto the marae. The commemorations at Rātana are widely seen as the beginning of the political year. They also provide a rare chance for Māori to address politicians directly on the pae - something that holds extra weight this year because the celebrations come so soon after last weekend's national hui called by the Kiingitanga. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:24

Steps to stop sunflower selfie-seekers

Midday Report ·

2024/01/22

Taranaki sunflower Scott Andrews has planted 70,000 sunflowers just for the public to enjoy. But the flowers are so popular with Instagrammers, he's had to take steps to stop selfie-seekers coming on to his property in search of the perfect snap. Andrews spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:55

Midday Rural News for 23 January 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/22

After seven years in the top job, and 21 years at Zespri's chief executive Dan Mathieson has announced he will move on. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:03:24

Big jump in Kiwisaver financial hardship withdrawals

Midday Report ·

2024/01/22

More and more New Zealanders are withdrawing their Kiwisaver due to financial hardship. According to figures from Inland Revenue - in 2022 - there were 18,000 withdrawals on hardship grounds, but last year that number soared to 29,000. They also outstrip withdrawals from first home buyers. Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:53

Midday Sports News for 23 January 2023

Midday Report ·

2024/01/22

White Ferns captain Sophie Devine wants to see more New Zealand players standing out in the domestic competitions. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:08:33

Midday Business News for 23 January 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/22

The Reserve Bank is set to bring in new restrictions on retail bank mortgage lending. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:05:38

Rātana takes place against a politically-charged...

Midday Report ·

2024/01/22

Rātana officials have said that talks about ACT's proposal to re-examine the Treaty of Waitangi will be the focus of this year's gathering. The Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has rejected accusations from Te Pāti Māori that his government is white supremacist, labelling the rhetoric divisive and unhelpful. Political commentator and former Labour Party activist Shane Te Pou spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:54

Big turnout expected as Rātana celebrations get underway

Midday Report ·

2024/01/22

Hundreds of morehu are gathering in the small Rangitikei township of Rātana for the annual commemorations. The three-day commemorations, marking the birth of Tahupōtiki Wiremu Rātana, come just days after a hui of national unity called by the Kingiitanga to discuss the new government's controversial plans for Māori. RNZ reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:21

Pod of false killer whales euthanised after stranding

Midday Report ·

2024/01/21

Joy turned to sadness on the Māhia Peninsula on Sunday after a pod of around 40 false killer whales and bottlenose dolphins had to be euthanised. Rescuers worked to successfully re-float the animals on the high tide after they began stranding at Taylor's Beach near Māhia township Sunday afternoon. But they went on to re-strand at a remote beach further south. Darren Grover from Project Jonah spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:23

Cooler temperatures on horizon after record temps

Midday Report ·

2024/01/21

After record temperatures for parts of the country over the past few days, Aotearoa is due to get a reprieve. MetService says it's been a warmer summer period this year, Auckland reached its highest temperature in four years on Sunday, and in Wellington the mercury edged towards 30 degrees. But it's all about to change with a cool change forecast. MetService meteorologist Clare O'Connor spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:27

Midday Rural News for 22 January 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/21

The New Zealand wood industry is closely watching the conflict in the Red Sea as global shipping costs are rising as a result of the disrupted supply chain. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:06

Midday Sports News for 22 January 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/21

New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko has won the season-opening LPGA tournament in Florida and is now just one win away from being eligible for the Tour's Hall of Fame. Felicity Reid has sport.

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00:07:58

Midday Business News for 22 January 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/01/21

Insurer AMI says car thefts surged 43 percent last year, with lower-cost models more likely than others to be stolen. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:02:21

Muriwai residents describe beach as 'wild west' after...

Midday Report ·

2024/01/21

Some Muriwai residents say it's the wild west when it comes to vehicles hooning along the local beach, with no clear rules or controls. One person died and another two were injured when a vehicle rolled on the beach northwest of Auckland on Sunday afternoon. In 2015 four people were killed in a similar accident. Co-chair of the Muriwai Community Association Clare Bradley spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:18

David Seymour on ACT's proposed Treaty Principles Bill

Midday Report ·

2024/01/21

The Act Party's proposed Treaty Principles Bill is headed for select committee, but some tangata whenua are pushing back, arguing it creates misinformation. Around 10,000 people attended a one day hui at Tūrangawaewae Marae over the weekend to discuss the new government's policies. Lawyer Dayle Takitimu was one of the first speakers at the Hui and called the government "treaty illiterate". ACT Party leader David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:57

Midday Rural News for 22 December 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/12/21

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:24

Midday Sports News for 22 December 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/12/21

US equity firm Silver Lake is to take a greater stake New Zealand Rugby's revenue generating company.

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00:04:28

Midday Business News for 22 December 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/12/21

Midday Business News for 22 December 2023

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00:03:48

Midday Rural News for 21 December 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/12/20

News from the rural farming sector.

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