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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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00:02:03

Vacant Dunedin boarding house destroyed by fire

Midday Report ·

2023/10/26

There are concerns a vacant Dunedin boarding house that was destroyed by fire Friday morning may have been used by homeless people. The Fire Service was alerted to the blaze at the house in Phillips Street early Friday morning. Six fire trucks and a command unit worked to extinguish the blaze and protect nearby properties. South Island reporter Samantha Gee spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:02:33

Government agencies tight-lipped over babies death in...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/26

Various government agencies remain tight-lipped over the death of a baby in the Lower Hutt suburb of Taita. Two-year-old Ruthless-Empire Ahipene Wall's death is being treated as a homicide after a post-mortem showed he died from blunt force trauma. Oranga Tamariki won't say whether it was involved with the whanau. Police are releasing few details, except to say they are in contact with three family members who are of interest in the investigation. And the Corrections Department isn't commenting

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00:01:51

Cold blast moving up the country

Midday Report ·

2023/10/25

Wild weather is moving up the country with a cold blast bringing heavy rain, gales and snow to low levels across Te Waipounamu the South Island on Thursday. Winds reached 140 kilometres per hour Thursday morning, downing trees and cutting power for more than 2,000 households in North Canterbury. State Highway One near Waipara is closed due to a large truck being blown over. A number of businesses in Hanmer Springs haven't been able to open without power, and the council has shut all walking and

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00:03:55

Winston Peters accused of spreading mis-information...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/25

A Muslim community leader is calling on Winston Peters to take a good look at himself, after sharing inaccurate information about the Christchurch terror attacks. On the social media platform X last night - the New Zealand First leader accused Dame Jacinda Ardern of "an appalling lack of transparency". A timeline of what the government knew was widely reported at the time and addressed by Dame Jacinda herself the day after the attacks. RNZ has approached Peters for comment. Federation of

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00:06:54

Midday Rural News for 26 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/25

On-going consent delays are causing issues for farmers with the Canterbury Regional Council is failing to approve consents within certain timeframes. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:01:56

Midday Sports News for 26 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/25

Springboks flanker Kwagga Smith says their two previous games against the All Blacks this year won't mean much come this weekend's final. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:02:19

Damage still being assessed in Vanuatu after Cyclone...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/25

Officials and aid agencies in Vanuatu are still trying to get a full picture of the damage caused by Cyclone Lola and are standing by to begin a major relief effort. Homes and schools have reportedly been destroyed and roads are inaccessible. There are serious concerns for communities in the far north where communications are still down. Soneel Ram is with the International Federation of the Red Cross in the capital Port Vila. Ram spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:06:04

Israeli ambassador says he would welcome discussions...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/25

The Israeli Ambassador says he would welcome any discussions with the New Zealand Government, but is yet to receive any contact from the caretaker ministers. In a rare interview, Ambassador Ran Yaakoby, has told Midday Report that he has been in touch with foreign officials, but nothing more. It comes after the former New Zealand Prime Minister Helen Clark, along with other renowned global leaders known as The Elders, spoke out about the conflict. Clark condemned the horrifying attacks on

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00:01:59

Whanganui District Council to establish two Māori wards

Midday Report ·

2023/10/24

The Whanganui District Council has voted to establish two Māori wards for the 2025 and 2028 local elections. It's hoped the move will allow Māori to be fairly represented on the council. Mayor Andrew Tripe spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:04:13

Auckland business owners call for bylaw change to...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/24

Auckland business owners want a bylaw changed that would allow the council to trespass people when they're deemed to be a risk to public safety. It comes as owners say antisocial behaviour is out of control, with rough sleepers and those drinking or dealing drugs needing to be moved on. Auckland City Missioner Helen Robinson spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:06:33

Midday Rural News for 25 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/24

Cross-bred wool prices have climbed to the highest level in seven years prompting calls for farmers to re-set the time and money they put into clip preparation. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:10

MIdday Sports News for 25 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/24

There have been some tears within the All Blacks camp this week. Stephen Hewson spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:07:47

Midday Business News for 25 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/24

Rural supplies company PGG Wrightson has downgraded its earnings forecast amid global economic volatility. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:01:58

Man charged with dairy stabbing dies in custody

Midday Report ·

2023/10/24

The man who had been charged over a stabbing at a West Auckland dairy earlier this month has died while in police custody. Two people were hospitalised following the assault at the dairy in New Windsor on October the 5th. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:05:38

Cyclone Lola causes significant damage in Vanuatu

Midday Report ·

2023/10/24

Cyclone Lola has caused significant damage in parts of Vanuatu that haven't even been directly hit by the storm. The Category 3 storm reached the Northern Islands in Vanuatu when it was a Category 5 and 4 cyclone, with gusts reaching 320 kilometres per hour. The first images of the damage have come in from Torba province in the north. There large trees have been toppled over, homes have lost corrugated iron roofs, while other homes are covered in vegetation. The cyclone is now on track to

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00:04:10

Coromandel DOC huts reopen after cyclone damage

Midday Report ·

2023/10/23

The Department of Conservation is reopening several northern Coromandel campsites, which have been closed since Cyclone Gabrielle tore through the region in February. The sites at Fletcher Bay, Port Jackson, Stony Bay, Fantail Bay and Waikawau Bay needed repairing after the storm, and are almost all now ready to welcome visitors again. DOC's Coromandel Operations Manager Nick Kelly spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:01:46

Coroner's inquest into Mosque terror attacks gets...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/23

The coroner's inquest into the Christchurch terror attack has now opened. The court was filled with the families of many of the 51 worshippers who were murdered in the shootings at Masjid Al Noor and the Linwood Islamic Centre on March the 15th, 2019. Reporter Tim Brown has been at the Coroner's Court in Christchurch and spoke to Ben Strang.

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00:06:33

Midday Rural News for 24 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/23

After storms in 2018 and earlier this year resulted in mountains of forestry waste damaging bridges and smashing through farmland, the Gisborne District Council has successfully prosecuted a number of forest companies. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:21

Midday Sports News for 24 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/23

All Blacks captain Sam Cane has grown into his role during their run to the World Cup final. Cane played possibly his best ever game in the black jersey in their quarter-final win over Ireland and was again immense in the win over Argentina. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:10

Midday Business News for 24 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/23

The banking industry is working together to fight fraud and scams, but the approach may need some tweaks when it comes to how they continue to share weblinks with customers. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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