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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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00:05:54

ACT leader David Seymour on government talks

Midday Report ·

2023/11/05

New Zealand First will hold their first caucus meeting on Monday which could push talks to form a government up a gear. National and ACT had the barest majority on election night but the picture changed with the final result, confirming that New Zealand First must be in the mix. Policy positions are being worked through to identify areas of common ground and those that will prove more challenging. Both ACT and New Zealand First have raised red flags over the affordability of National's tax

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00:02:42

Diver has lucky escape from great white shark in...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/02

A Wairarapa fishing club says a diver had a lucky escape from an attack by what he believes was a great white shark. The diver was part of a commercial diving crew who were collecting pāua east of the small fishing settlement of Ngawi, near Cape Palliser on the southern-most point of the North Island. Rachel Helyer Donaldson has been following the story and spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:36

Te Pāti Māori look to pick up more seats with special...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/02

Politicians around the motu are waiting with bated breath as the results of the special votes are about to come in. The official numbers will be released at 2pm - which could see a number of electorate seats change, and will provide the information the National Party need to negotiate its way to the ninth floor of Parliament. Te Pāti Māori had a record performance at the election but will be hoping to swing a couple more people across the line - especially in the Tāmaki Makaurau and Te Tai

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00:06:54

Midday Rural News for 3 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/02

Beef and Lamb has hit back at a US lobby group which is calling for the government there to limit imports of New Zealand sheep meat. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:27

Midday Sports News for 3 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/02

The All Blacks captain Sam Cane will miss the Super Rugby Pacific season next year, opting to play in Japan rather than for the Chiefs. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:04

Midday Business News for 3 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/02

An insolvency firm is warning of a new wave of potential business failures amid a slowing economy. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:03:55

Questions raised over electronic monitoring

Midday Report ·

2023/11/02

Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of electronic monitoring after revelations the man accused of stabbing an Auckland dairy owner last month had disabled his monitoring bracelet more than 90 minutes before the attack. Corrections didn't investigate or pass it on to police, saying it received about 3000 alerts that day and can only prioritise the higher risk ones. It's now working with police to improve the system and review how it manages tracker tampering. Criminal lawyer and

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00:04:44

Wait for special votes almost over

Midday Report ·

2023/11/02

In just under two hours - we'll have a clearer picture of the shape of the next government. The final results of the election will be announced at 2 o'clock this afternoon following the counting of around half a million special votes. Provisionally National and ACT have 61 seats in a 121-seat Parliament, but that could well change. Whatever happens - National has said formal negotiations on governing arrangements will start - with ACT and potentially New Zealand First. Political reporter Giles

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00:03:31

Collins Dictionary announces Word of the Year

Midday Report ·

2023/11/01

A-I has been announced by the Collins English Dictionary as its Word of the Year. It was chosen from a list of new terms that will also be added to the dictionary - including one with a unique Kiwi sporting connection. Andreea Calude is a senior lecturer in linguistics from Waikato University. She says while A-I is actually an abbreviation of two words, language is always evolving -- and dictionaries are adapting as well. Calude spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:34

Dental subscription service launched

Midday Report ·

2023/11/01

A new dental subscription service aiming to get people in the habit of regular check-ups has been launched at dentists in several cities. EasyDental subscribers pay a monthly fee to cover multiple visits including a dental exam, a hygiene treatment and x-rays each year. Dentists say the service will be helpful for people who can afford it, but won't be useful for low income groups. New Zealand Dental Association president Amanda Johnson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:25

Midday Rural News for 2 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/01

A lack of demand for asparagus is seeing growers lose money on every bunch that's sold. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:01:50

Midday Sports News for 2 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/01

There is just one change to the Black Ferns side that beat Wales for what will be the WXV 1 title decider against England at Mount Smart on Saturday. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:08:29

Midday Business News for 2 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/11/01

Trade software company TradeWindow is losing money and moving quickly to reorganise the business in order to breakeven, which will include an unknown number of job losses. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:03:49

Anonymous donor pays Supie staffs wages after company...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/01

More than a hundred staff at collapsed supermarket company Supie are getting their outstanding wages paid by an anonymous donor. The online business is in voluntary administration, owing $3 million. PwC administrator, Richard Nacey, says the money has been given on the condition the full amount is used to pay the 120 employees the wages they are owed. But PwC says outstanding holiday pay and other claims may remain unpaid at this stage. Former chilled assistant manager at Supie Anthony Bunce

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00:04:27

Boost in resources needed to cut number of people in...

Midday Report ·

2023/11/01

Criminal lawyers say a dramatic boost in court resources is what's needed to cut down on the numbers of people being held in remand. Ministry of Justice figures show 44 percent of people currently in prison are awaiting trial and that could soar even further to 48 percent in 2032. Lawyers say wait times can be so long that some people end up serving their whole sentence in remand custody. Documents reveal police are rolling out a $44 million plan to cut back on remand prisoners by improving

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00:03:22

Christchurch gets own version of Monopoly

Midday Report ·

2023/10/31

Christchurch now has its very own version of the popular board game Monopoly - with landmarks like the Avon River, the Court Theatre and Orana Wildlife Park. The bespoke board was officially launched in the Garden City Wednesday morning. Dale Hackett from game development company Winning Moves spoke to Ben Strang

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00:02:43

All Blacks set to arrive back in NZ after World Cup loss

Midday Report ·

2023/10/31

The All Blacks squad will soon arrive back in New Zealand after their World Cup campaign. They're landing at Auckland Airport on Wednesday, before progressing through customs and being greeted by fans. That, of course, is provided officials don't intervene. RNZ sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:06:27

Midday Rural News for 1 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/31

The Reserve Bank has released some farm-emissions modelling and it paints a stark picture - under the scenario of the highest emissions pricing model, most sheep and beef farms, and nearly half of dairy farms could become unprofitable. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:16

Midday Sports News for 1 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/31

Rugby's World Cup winning Springboks are serving as inspiration for the South African cricketers ahead of their World Cup clash against New Zealand in Pune on Wednesday night. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:47

Midday Business News for 1 November 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/31

Unemployment has increased to 3.9 percent in the third quarter. Stats NZ labour market data for the three months ended September also shows wages rose 4.3 percent, but slowing from its peak earlier in the year. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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