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Midday Report

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ"s midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch. Presented by Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:53

Midday Rural News for 21 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/20

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:07

Midday Sports News for 21 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/20

Silver Ferns rookie Martina Salmon is trying to take some of the pressure off strike shooter Grace Nweke.

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00:08:02

Midday Business News for 21 October 2025

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2025/10/20

News from the business sector.

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00:04:46

Petition calls for govt to reverse outdoor education...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/20

Proposed secondary school curriculum changes making outdoor education a vocational subject has resulted in a 53,000 signature petition calling for the government to reconsider. Education Outdoors Chief Executive Fiona McDonald spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:51

Southern and central New Zealand hit by strong winds

Midday Report ·

2025/10/20

Power cuts, gale force winds, flight troubles and rain are causing chaos across the country. RNZ reporter Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Charlotte Cook from Wellington Airport.

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00:15:07

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 October 2025

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2025/10/20

Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts; Local Government New Zealand says an unprecedented number of votes were cast on election day; A number of school principals are boycotting an education curriculum roadshow, starting in Christchurch.

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00:04:48

Some school principals boycott curriculum roadshow

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

A number of school principals are boycotting an education curriculum roadshow, starting in Christchurch today. Stephanie Madden from NZEI spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:06

Midday Sports News for 20 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

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00:08:13

Midday Business for 20 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

The latest news from RNZ's business team

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00:03:30

Local Government NZ calls for postal voting to be...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

LGNZ says an unprecedented number of votes were cast on election day. Electoral Reform Working Group chair, Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:44

Inflation increases to 3 percent, highest level in year

Midday Report ·

2025/10/19

Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts. Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:48

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/16

Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown; Brendon Burns, a press gallery journalist through much of Jim Bolger's Parliamentary career and later a Labour MP pays tribute; A new study has revealed increasing house prices are linked with lower life satisfaction amongst renters but not home owners. Megan Stiffler, FENZ' Deputy Chief Executive of Operational Response spoke ahead of Friday's

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00:03:04

Study: Increased housing costs linked to low life...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

A new study has revealed increasing house prices are linked with lower life satisfaction amongst renters but not home owners. Professor Arthur Grimes, the study's co-author, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:52

FENZ speaks to RNZ ahead of firefighter strike on Friday

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Megan Stiffler, FENZ' Deputy Chief Executive of Operational Response spoke to Charlotte Cook ahead of Friday's firefighter strike.

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00:02:11

Midday Sports News for 16 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

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00:04:02

Brendon Burns pays tribute to Jim Bolger

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Brendon Burns, a press gallery journalist through much of Jim Bolger's Parliamentary career and later a Labour MP spoke to Charlotte Cook following Bogler's death.

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00:04:38

Medical specialists respond to speech from Simeon Brown

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown.

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00:15:49

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025 .

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00:02:09

Taranaki locals take on tshirt design competition

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

Taranaki locals are being invited to demonstrate the identity, stories and spirit of the region in a t-shirt design to go with their slogan - Like No Other. Venture Taranaki's Rebecca Johnson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:17

Current running shoe design may increase chance of...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

A study into women's running shoes shows current designs are likely to reduce performance and increase chances of injury and discomfort because they are based on a man's foot. The study's author Chris Napier from the Simon Fraser University in Canada spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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