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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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00:07:03

Midday Rural News for 16 November 2023

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2023/11/15

Farmer-owned red meat co-op Alliance has reported a loss after tax of $70 million for the year ended September - a big flip from last year's $73.6 dollar profit. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:19

Midday Sports News for 16 November 2023

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2023/11/15

The Black Caps exited the Cricket World Cup this morning with a 70-run loss to India in the semi-finals in Mumbai but middle-order batter Daryl Mitchell gave New Zealand hope and earned the praise of captain Kane Williamson. Joe Porter has sports.

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00:08:22

Midday Business News for 16 November 2023

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2023/11/15

Diversified infrastructure investor Infratil's first half net profit has more than doubled, reflecting a big boost from its near 100 percent ownership of mobile telco, One NZ. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:04:22

Pedestrian killed after being hit by car in Lower Hutt

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2023/11/15

A pedestrian has been hit by a car and killed in the Lower Hutt suburb of Naenae. The incident happened shortly before six Thursday morning. A section of the road remains cordoned off and police say the driver of the vehicle did not stop and fled the scene. Reporter Jemima Huston spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:52

Coalition talks in final stages says Luxon

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2023/11/15

National leader Christopher Luxon says negotiations to form a government are now in their final stages. The party's core negotiating team has met at Auckland's Cordis Hotel Thursday morning. They're planning to meet with ACT and New Zealand First separately later Thursday afternoon. Political reporter Katie Scotcher spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:10

Pūtekteke takes out Bird of the Century crown

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2023/11/14

Foreign interference was the winner on the day - with the pūteketeke taking out Forest and Bird's Bird of the Century competition. Also known as the Australasian crested grebe, the bird was adopted by US talk show host John Oliver who mounted an aggressive campaign. The pūteketeke won in a landslide with over 290,000 votes - the runner up was the kiwi - way behind with almost 13,000. Forest and Bird's Media and Communications Manager Lynn Freeman spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:02:39

Child Action Poverty Group demands meeting with...

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2023/11/14

With a record almost half a million New Zealanders relying on food handouts from charity each month - the new government is being told that child poverty must be at the top of its agenda. The Child Action Poverty Group has written an open letter and launched a petition - demanding a meeting with incoming Prime Minister Christopher Luxon before Christmas. The group's health spokesperson and former paediatrician Professor Innes Asher spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:06:57

Midday Rural News for 15 November 2023

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2023/11/14

Wood chopping, dog trials, rare breeds and a beautiful Belgian Blue cow are all on display at the New Zealand Agricultural Show in Ōtautahi today. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:08

Midday Sports News for 15 November 2023

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2023/11/14

Hosts and tournament favourites India say they won't be weighed down by history when they face New Zealand in their cricket World Cup semi final. Daniel Gilhooly has sports.

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00:08:20

Midday Business News for 15 November 2023

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2023/11/14

Contact Energy says it is important to keep the Tiwai Point aluminium smelter open beyond 2024, when its energy supply agreement is set to expire. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:04:35

Debate over congestion charge for Auckland

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2023/11/14

Debate is heating up over the introduction of a congestion charge for Aucklanders. Auckland Council's Transport and Infrastructure Committee is meeting tomorrow to discuss the so-called 'Time of Use Charge' which would see drivers charged for using some of the city's busiest roads during peak times. Mayor Wayne Brown is making no secret of the fact he's a big fan. Auckland Business Chamber CEO and Chair of the Northern Infrastructure Forum Simon Bridges spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:45

Luxon, Seymour and Peters meet in Auckland

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2023/11/14

Some possible headway has been made with the incoming government, with the three party leaders meeting face to face for the first time since the election. National leader Christopher Luxon, ACT's David Seymour, and New Zealand First's Winston Peters met at the Pullman Hotel in Auckland Wednesday morning. So does this mean we may have a Government soon? RNZ Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:02:22

Crowds flock to Addington Raceway for New Zealand Cup...

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2023/11/13

The sun is out and so are the fascinators at Christchurch's Addington Raceway as the city celebrates Cup Day. It's the biggest day on the country's harness racing calendar - and a big event on Canterbury's social calendar. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlie Dreaver from Addington.

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00:03:06

Car insurance premiums up by as much as 38 percent

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2023/11/13

Car insurance premiums have sky rocketed - up by as much as 38 percent in two years according to a Consumer NZ survey. The survey also found that 10 percent of people who don't have coverage, have chosen to let their insurance policy lapse due to the cost. Consumer NZ's head of research and advocacy Rebecca Styles spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:06:55

Midday Rural News for 14 November 2023

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2023/11/13

Sanford's revenue is up despite selling a lower volume of mussels and squid. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:00

Midday Sports News for 14 November 2023

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2023/11/13

Veteran Black Caps bowler Trent Boult is chasing an elusive one-day trophy and is excited by the opportunity to match up against India in tomorrow's Cricket World Cup semi-final in Mumbai. Felicity Reid has sports.

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00:08:50

Midday Business News for 14 November 2023

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2023/11/13

Retail giant The Warehouse Group is feeling the effects of tougher economic times, with first quarter sales down nearly 7 percent on the year earlier. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:03:17

Cyclone Mal builds strength as it closes in on Fiji

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2023/11/13

Cyclone Mal is building strength and is now a Category 2 storm, as it makes its way towards western Fiji. It's expected to pass 170 kilometres west of Nadi at three o'clock Wednesday morning. The islands of Yasawa and Mamanuca could be impacted later today. RNZ Pacific reporter Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:04:06

Biggest hospital in Gaza "nearly a cemetery" - WHO

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2023/11/13

The World Health Organisation says Gaza's biggest hospital, Al Shifa is "nearly a cemetery," as fighting rages close by and severe fuel shortages impact treatment. The organisation says dozens of premature babies and kidney patients needing dialysis can't be treated properly due to a lack of power. The manager of the hospital has told the BBC 32 people, including premature babies have already died in recent days. A short time ago, US President Joe Biden said "the hospital must be

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00:02:41

New Waiheke ferry service launches

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2023/11/12

A new ferry between Auckland and Waiheke Island sailed into service on Monday. Up until now Fullers360 has dominated the route, with many residents calling for competition to help bring down prices. Island Direct founder David Todd spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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