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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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00:06:48

Midday Rural News for 10 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/09

Massey University is proposing reducing staff in food technology and plant and natural sciences by 60 percent with more than 100 jobs expected to go. Susan Murray has the rural news.

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00:02:19

Midday Sports News for 10 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/09

Black Caps spin bowler Mitchell Santner is making the most of the bowling conditions at the World Cup in India which has resulted in another comprehensive win. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:07:59

Midday Business News for 10 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/09

The listed pub and restaurant owner Good Spirits Hospitality is looking to sell its assets to head off possible legal action by its biggest lender. Kim Moodie has the business news.

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00:06:07

Calls for the international leaders to step in as...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/09

The Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand is calling for the international community to find a resolution in this conflict in Gaza which will uphold the human rights of everyone involved. On Saturday, the Hamas militant group launched a surprise attack on Israel - a move which has descended the region into an all-out war. Israel's military has retaliated with violent air assaults, and called up an unprecedented 300-thousand reservists. The council's national coordinator, Aliya Danzeisen told

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00:05:56

New Zealander in Israel explains how war is affecting...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/09

The Israeli military has called up an unprecedented 300 thousand reservists and is imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip. It's the clearest sign yet that Israel is planning a ground assault in response to the devastating weekend attack by Hamas gunmen. Michael Sedley grew up in Wellingtons' Hutt Valley but has been living in central Israel for the past 30 years. Sedley spoke with Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:05

Fiji lose to Portugal, still make Rugby World Cup...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/08

Fiji have only just made it through to the Rugby World Cup quarterfinals, after losing their final pool match 24-23 to Portugal in France. It is Portugal's first ever win at the tournament - if they had scored another 7 points, Fiji would have missed out on the quarter-finals. Instead, the result eliminates Australia. RNZ Pacific's Senior Sports journalist Iliesa Tora spoke to Charlotte Cook about the result.

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00:04:34

Measles alert heightens concerns about immunisation...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/08

A measles alert has heightened concerns about New Zealand's immunisation rates, especially in vulnerable regions such as Northland. A Northland student contracted the disease after attending a high school drama competition in Wellington. There are now 11 exposure events related to the student - all of which are listed on the Te Whatu Ora website - with those considered close contacts required to isolate for seven days if they are not immunised.. The Chief Medical Officer for Te Aka Whai Ora

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00:06:10

Midday Rural News for 9 October 2023

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2023/10/08

Dairy giant Fonterra has increased its milk forecast payout for this 2023/24 season by 50 cents. Susan Murray has the rural news.

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00:02:05

Midday Sports News for 9 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/08

Fiji have snuck into the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals despite a 24-23 loss to Portugal. Steve Hewson has sports.

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00:08:02

Midday Business News for 9 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/08

An improved global dairy market outlook and higher prices have prompted Fonterra to raise its milk price forecast. Kim Moodie has the business news.

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00:03:47

Threat of second election could deter voters in the...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/08

A political commentator is warning the threat of a second election could deter people from casting a vote in the first place. National has suggested a second election could be needed, if it fails to reach a governing arrangement with New Zealand First after Saturday's vote. The New Zealand First leader Winston Peters says National is panicking because his party is rising in the polls. Labour's Grant Robertson also thinks National is panicking about its potential coalition

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00:07:20

University professor warns Israel conflict will escalate

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2023/10/08

The death toll is continuing to rise in a recently-fuelled conflict between Israel and the Gaza strip. The Hamas militant group launched a surprise attack on Israel on Saturday night New Zealand time. More than 35 hours later, about 700 Israelis are known to have been killed in the fighting, and more than 400 people have been killed in retaliatory air strikes by Israeli forces into Gaza. Thousands have been wounded on both sides, and both have confirmed that many Israelis were taken hostage by

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00:04:55

Trio of artists honour Mākereti Papakura with...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/05

A trio of artists say it was a huge undertaking to paint a seven-storey mural to honour the first wahine Māori to get a degree at Oxford University. As part of the ARONUI Indigenous Arts Festival, the Dreamgirls Arts Collective spent nine days hanging off the side of the building in order to pay tribute to Mākereti Papakura. Kai tahu Artist Xoe Hall spoke to Charlotte Cook about the huge job

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00:02:25

Bomb threat causes havoc at Queenstown Airport

Midday Report ·

2023/10/05

Flights are cancelled, passengers are stranded and workers are standing in the rain outside Queenstown Airport as authorities deal with a bomb threat. Police say the terminal was cleared as a safety precaution shortly after half-past eight this morning when they received reports of what looked like explosive device. People have been told to avoid Queenstown Airport until further notice. RNZ's Southland-Otago reporter Tess Brunton is in Queenstown

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00:07:01

Midday Rural News for 6 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/05

Thousands of voters could miss out on their right to vote in next week's general election (Saturday October 14) as hundreds of polling booths - especially in remote locations - will be closed on election day. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:17

Midday Sports News for 6 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/05

The All Blacks have stormed into the World Cup quarter-finals with a 73-0 rout of Uruguay, running in 11 tries. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:28

Midday Business News for 6 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/05

Air New Zealand continues to carry a heavy post-Covid financial burden on its books. It's given customers two more years to redeem Covid credits, worth more than $200 million. Kim Moodie has the business news.

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00:05:52

Owner of dairy in critical condition after stabbing

Midday Report ·

2023/10/05

One of the owners of a dairy in Auckland's New Windsor suburb remains in hospital in a serious condition after a stabbing yesterday. A 24-year-old man is due in the Auckland District Court today following the attack, which left the two owners with injuries. Members of the public in the shop managed to hold down the attacker until officers arrived. Dairy and Business Owners Group chair Sunny Kaushal spoke with Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:19

Man still in hospital after shooting at Auckland brothel

Midday Report ·

2023/10/05

A man remains in serious condition in hospital after being shot at an adult entertainment club in Auckland's central city overnight. Police were called to One-33 club on Vincent Street just before 2am. RNZ reporter Jordan Dunn spoke to Charltote Cook.

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00:02:34

Frustration as future of Reading Cinema building...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/04

Frustration is growing at Wellington City Council after a meeting to discuss the future of the Reading Cinema building was held behind closed doors. The Courtenay Place complex, which was built on private land, has been closed since 2019 after it was deemed earthquake prone. Reporter Ashleigh McCaull has been out and about to find out what Wellingtonian's think about the derelict building. McCaull spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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