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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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00:08:21

Midday Business News for 21 November 2023

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2023/11/20

Midday Business News for 21 November 2023

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00:03:10

Telling customers to respect retail staff a sad...

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2023/11/20

The union representing retail staff says it's a sad indictment on the public that customers need to be told to respect workers. Woolworths says there has been a 131% rise in physical assaults against its staff in the last six months and it's rolling out a public information campaign and fresh security measures to combat it. Dennis Maga is the General Secretary of First Union which represents retail staff.

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00:04:50

Most of Gaza's 2.3million population is now homeless

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2023/11/20

The United Nations says two thirds of the 2.3 million people in Gaza are now homeless. Speaking today UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the world is witnessing an unparalleled and unprecedented level of civilian death compared to any other conflict in his more than six years in office. He also expressed deep shock that two UN-run schools were hit in Gaza in less than 24 hours, killing and injuring dozens of people. Our correspondent at the UN, William Denselow, spoke to Charlotte Cook

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00:06:29

Midday Rural News for 21 November 2023

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2023/11/20

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:03:50

Concerns for exotic seaweed on Aotea Great Barrier...

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2023/11/19

Concerns are mounting about the spread of an exotic seaweed on Aotea Great Barrier Island. The caulerpa weed can cause devastating environmental damage and a ban on anchoring and fishing is already in place in some areas. But there are calls for more urgent action heading into the busy summer season. Barry Scott is the Deputy Chair of the Aotea Great Barrier Environmental Trust.

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00:01:49

Fairlie fire lands one person in hospital, three...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/19

Three shops have been gutted and a person is in hospital after an early morning fire in the small south Canterbury town of Fairlie. Four fire trucks responded to the blaze on the town's main street about two o'clock this morning. Later in the morning a Fire and Emergency support vehicle rolled while trying to transport gear to the scene - one person became trapped and had to be rescued by emergency services. Investigators are now trying to determine the cause of the fire. Fairlie Bakehouse

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00:06:52

Midday Rural News for 20 November 2023

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2023/11/19

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:12

Midday Sports News for 20 November 2023

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2023/11/19

Former Black Ferns Sevens representative Niall Williams-Guthrie is returning to rugby after signing with the Blues for next year's Super Rugby Aupiki season.

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00:08:08

Midday Business News for 20 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/19

Midday Business News for 20 November 2023

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00:04:14

Rural residents soon to have after-hours healthcare

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2023/11/19

After-hours health services will now be available by phone to almost 900,000 people living in isolated rural communities. The service is being run by Ka Ora which is jointly commissioned by Te Whatu Ora Health New Zealand and the Maori Health Authority Te Aka Whai Ora, using three existing telehealth organisations. Ka Ora general manager Jess White spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:41

International law expert says Hipkins missed the boat...

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2023/11/19

A professor of international law says Labour Leader Chris Hipkins has missed the boat in calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Israeli-Gaza conflict. Mr Hipkins made the call yesterday saying "the violence and the killing has to stop". He stressed he'd spoken as leader of the Labour Party, not as caretaker Prime Minister, but questions are being raised about the appropriateness of his comments. The University of Waikato's International Law Professor Dr Al Gillespie spoke to Charlotte

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00:02:35

Scientist in NZ helps monitor Iceland volcano risk

Midday Report ·

2023/11/16

A scientist in New Zealand is helping to monitor the Fagradalsfjall volcano in Iceland with warnings the probability of an eruption remains high. Authorities evacuated nearly four thousand people from the fishing town of Grindavik this week as magma coursed through the ground beneath. Sigrun Hreinsdottir knows the volcano well - she's from Iceland and is currently working with GNS Science in Lower Hutt. Hreinsdottir spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:10

Two violent deaths rock Lower Hutt community

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2023/11/16

The Lower Hutt Community has been grappling with not one, but two violent deaths in a single day. Police are yet to release the name of the woman killed in a hit-and-run in Naenae Thursday morning. They also haven't found the person or people driving the car. In Wainuiomata a man was shot dead by police after a stand-off, where he held a weapon to his partner's neck. Lower Hutt Mayor Campbell Barry spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:07:04

Midday Rural News for 17 November 2023

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2023/11/16

Japanese-owned forestry company Juken has told 60 staff this morning, they will lose their jobs in the week before Christmas. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:08:35

Midday Business News for 17 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/16

The tech sector is being assured the incoming government will clear away the hurdles holding back its growth. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:02:12

Midday Sports News for 17 November 2023

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2023/11/16

Fast bowler Mitchell Starc insists Australia are pleased to be facing unbeaten India in the Cricket World Cup final. Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports.

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00:03:59

Coalition talks continue but an end may be in sight

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2023/11/16

It's now day 14 of coalition talks to form a new Government, but the leaders of the three parties have indicated that an end is almost in sight. Members of National ACT and New Zealand First's negotiating teams have been trickling into the Cordis Hotel in Auckland. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:51

Telecommunications down in Gaza leaving thousands in...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/16

Telecommunications are down in the Gaza Strip leaving thousands in the dark as humanitarian aid draws to a halt. A journalist inside Gaza's biggest hospital Al-Shifa told the BBC that tanks and hundreds of soldiers were inside the complex, which Israel says is hiding a Hamas command centre. Meanwhile, the United Nations says it will halt cross border humanitarian deliveries today because of the black-out. President of Médecins Sans Frontières Australia Katrina Penney spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:14

Auckland rugby league club in shock after clubrooms...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/15

Members of one of Auckland's oldest rugby league clubs are in shock after their clubrooms were destroyed in an early morning fire. Firefighters were called to the Marist Saints Rugby League clubrooms in Mt Albert at 3.30 Thursday morning. The club has produced a number of rugby league legends and was home to some very special sporting memorabilia. Former Kiwi and General manager of clubs and partnerships for Auckland Rugby League Duane Mann spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:06

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping meet at APEC

Midday Report ·

2023/11/15

Where US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping have been having a high-stakes meeting in San Francisco. It's been more than a year since the two world leaders have met face-to-face and it's Xi's first time in the US for six years. Since their last meeting, the relationship between the two countries has been through some challenges. RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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