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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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00:04:23

ACT leader David Seymour on coalition deal

Midday Report ·

2023/11/23

National, ACT and New Zealand First have unveiled their three-way coalition government with all parties represented in Cabinet. The role of deputy prime minister will be shared by Winston Peters and David Seymour for 18 months each. Leader of the ACT Party and the incoming deputy Prime Minister David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:18

Coalition deal reached and new cabinet revealed

Midday Report ·

2023/11/23

A deal between National, ACT and New Zealand First has been reached, and cabinet positions have been revealed. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:30

Prime Minister Luxon reveals coalition details

Midday Report ·

2023/11/23

Forty-one days after the election and following 20 days of coalition talks - we finally know the makeup of the new government. National Party leader and Prime Minister Christopher Luxon revealed details of the coalition agreement nutted out with both ACT and New Zealand First. After thanking his coalition partners for their professionalism during the negotiations, he hailed the agreement as historic and laid out how it will work.

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00:03:59

Lyttelton could be in line for SailGP after Auckland...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/22

Could Lyttleton be in the running to host the 2024 SailGP yacht racing event once more? SailGP organisers have decided not to stage the event in Auckland's Waitemata Harbour, as it couldn't lock in Wynyard Point as a vantage point for spectators. Christchurch City councillor for Lyttelton - Tyrone Fields - says his port town is the perfect amphitheatre for sailing and yachting events. Fields spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:45

Loud explosion rocks Cambridge

Midday Report ·

2023/11/22

Residents in the Waikato town of Cambridge were literally and figuratively shaken Thursday morning. Just after eight a loud explosion rocked the area when an oil drum ignited at a shop on the main street. Waikato reporter Libby Kirkby-McLeod spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:46

Midday Rural News for 23 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/22

Data from Te Whatu Ora shows since medicinal cannabis was legalised in 2020, prescriptions have grown from about a 1,000 a month to over 8,000 a month. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:00:59

Midday Sports News for 23 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/22

The Black Caps realise Bangladesh are no longer the easy-beats of test cricket. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:08:33

Midday Business News for 23 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/22

Local drug company maker AFT Pharmaceuticals has posted improved revenue and profits as acceptance of its Maxigesic pain relief drives growth. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:02:56

Police responding to threats made against schools and...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/22

Police have confirmed they are responding to threats made against hospitals and schools across New Zealand. RNZ understands hospitals in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are affected as well as a school in Auckland. Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:36

Peters due in Wellington as coalition deal looks to...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/22

New Zealand First leader Winston Peters is due to arrive in the capital Thursday - heightening expectations a coalition deal could be sealed. National's Christopher Luxon and ACT's David Seymour are already in Wellington - both have expressed hope a deal to form a government could be closed soon. Leaving Auckland Airport on his way to the capital, Peters had little to say to waiting reporters. Political reporter Gyles Dexter spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:05

Five couples buy Urenui Hotel in Taranaki

Midday Report ·

2023/11/21

It turns out life plans made between friends and held over drinks can actually turn into something tangible. In Taranaki, five couples who bought the Urenui Hotel pub on a whim have no regrets and are looking forward to host the local watering hole. The couples are hopeful the pub will open on December 15th, and their first live music event is set to be on December 22nd. Two of the new owners, Stephen Houghton and Kayla Simpson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:24

New Caledonia leads medal table at Pacific Games

Midday Report ·

2023/11/21

In the Solomon Islands, it is now the third day of the Pacific Games and there's medals galore to be counted. So far New Caledonia is in the lead with 17 gold medals but the men and women's Rugby League nines might just change the games. RNZ's Senior Sports Reporter Iliesa Tora spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:54

Midday Rural News for 22 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/21

Zespri has released a record forecast. Prices paid to growers for the upcoming season are forecast to be really strong thanks to better fruit quality and descent demand from international markets. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:01:54

Midday Sports News for 22 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/21

The All Whites have drawn one-all with Ireland in their football international in Dublin. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:07:56

Midday Business News for 22 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/21

Shares in pharmaceutical and animal care company Ebos have fallen more than 6 percent this morning after a potential $3 billion takeover deal has fallen through. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:03:57

Coalition talks focussing on specific roles

Midday Report ·

2023/11/21

Coalition agreements are dragging into their 19th day - but there are expectations a deal could be signed on Thursday. Just a few outstanding questions remain over ministerial roles - including the deputy prime ministership. The leaders of National, ACT, and New Zealand First remain in Auckland for now - but National's president Sylvia Wood was spotted at the airport Wednesday morning, as was senior National MP Chris Bishop. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte

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00:04:44

Israeli government discusses deal to free hostages in...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/21

Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is holding a series of meetings with the war cabinet and government ministers to discuss a proposed deal to free hostages held in Gaza. If the deal - mediated by Qatar - is finally approved, the Israeli hostages being held by Hamas could be freed over the coming days in groups of about a dozen at a time. Hamas is believed to be holding more than 200 hostages, taken when its fighters surged into Israel on October 7th, killing 1,200 people. But Netanyahu

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00:02:27

Rhys Darby to host this year's Emmy Awards in New York

Midday Report ·

2023/11/20

New Zealand comedian Rhys Darby is centre stage in New York today as he hosts the International Emmy Awards. The awards recognise "excellence in television" that is produced outside the United States. Entertainment journalist Sandro Monetti spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:53

Almost three weeks in on negotiations to form Government

Midday Report ·

2023/11/20

The negotiations to form a government are now in the midst of their eighteenth day - and there is no real clue when these ongoing talks might end. The incoming Pime Minister Christopher Luxon says they are on the "home stretch" but can't say when there will be an answer. It's currently looking like they are working towards a three-way coalition between National, ACT and New Zealand First. Our poltical reporter Anneke Smith has been part of the stake out, as the country waits for answers.

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00:02:18

Midday Sports News for 21 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/20

Former All Black coach Ian Foster and his assistant Joe Schmidt are reportedly in line to coach French club Montpellier.

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