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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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00:02:58

Expert says NZ must do more to protect against...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws. Criminologist and former private investigator, Gabby Lewis spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:47

Midday Sports News for 4 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

The Black Caps wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies with a broken finger.

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00:01:38

Large vegetation fire in Darfield

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:31

Iwi leaders to meet with Te Pati Maori leaders at...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting. Bayden Barber is the Chairman of the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board and is heading to the iwi leaders meeting. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:43

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure of a bargain tempt you into purchasing toys and USB chargers from online retailer like Shein and Temu; The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request; Christchurch City Council is trialling

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00:01:59

Christchurch trials sheep to reduce Port Hills fire risk

Midday Report ·

2025/11/02

Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the area. Councillor Andrei Moore spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:48

UK moves to strip former prince Andrew of honorary title

Midday Report ·

2025/11/02

The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request. Historian and author of Entitled, Andrew Lownis spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:42

Midday Sports News for 3 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/02

It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

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00:03:33

Consumer NZ warns over risky Shein and Temu toys

Midday Report ·

2025/11/02

Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure of a bargain tempt you into purchasing toys and usb chargers from online retailer like Shein and Temu. Consumer NZ's Belinda Castles spokee to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:07

Seventeen confirmed cases of measles nationwide

Midday Report ·

2025/11/02

Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide. Health Correspondent Ruth Hill and Associate Professor Mark Thomas from the faculty of Medical and Health Sciences spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:53

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/30

Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company; Websites and systems around the world are back online after a global Microsoft outage disrupted thousands of services around the world for several hours this morning; New Zealand History Teachers' Association is the teaching association condemning the government's new curriculum; The Government is asking New Zealanders if they support changes to the Warrant

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00:02:51

Potential changes to WOF rules coming for Kiwis

Midday Report ·

2025/10/29

The Government is asking New Zealanders if they support changes to the Warrant of Fitness system, which would stretch out WOFs for light vehicles, to once every two years. The Automobile Association's principal policy advisor Terry Collins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:03:41

History teachers condemn new curriculum

Midday Report ·

2025/10/29

New Zealand History Teachers' Association is the teaching association condemning the government's new curriculum. Its chair, Craig Thornhill spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:02:04

Midday Sports News for 30 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/29

The Football Ferns coach Michael Mayne says they need to be better in some key areas if they want to beat top ranked sides.

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00:03:25

Businesses coming back online following outage

Midday Report ·

2025/10/29

Websites and systems around the world are back online after a global Microsoft outage disrupted thousands of services around the world for several hours this morning. Bill Bennet, a freelance New Zealand technology and business journalist spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira

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00:04:16

Fonterra farmers vote yes on massive brand sell-off

Midday Report ·

2025/10/29

Fonterra's farmer shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of the sale of the brands like Mainland and Anchor to a French company. Rabobank dairy analyst Emma Higgins spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:15:05

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/29

Farmers are frustrated that KiwiSaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled; Some residents in storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power heading into the weekend; The Silver Scroll Awards, recognising Kiwi songwriting is into its sixtieth year.

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00:02:21

Midday Sports News for 29 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/28

Midday Sports News for 29 October 2025

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00:03:48

Farmers frustrated campaign promises not being fulfilled

Midday Report ·

2025/10/28

Farmers are frustrated that Kiwisaver changes promised on the campaign trail are not being fulfilled. Federated Farmers board member Karl Dean spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:04:17

Some Southland residents still without power

Midday Report ·

2025/10/28

Some residents in storm-hit lower South Island could still be without power heading into the weekend. Emergency Management Southland group controller Lucy Hicks spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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