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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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00:02:22

Labour and national scramble to reschedule leaders'...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/01

Labour and National are frantically working to see if they can find a way to reschedule tomorrow night's leaders debate hosted by The Press, after Labour leader Chris Hipkins tested positive for Covid-19. The debate, which will be the first since early voting opened this morning, was supposed to take place at Christchurch's town hall at 6 o'clock Tuesday night. Mr Hipkins is now isolating since returning the positive test. National's campaign manager, Chris Bishop, this morning suggested the

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00:03:11

Political candidates facing intimidation and abuse...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/01

The National Party has condemned what it calls disgraceful and abusive behaviour being directed at political candidates, including its own, on the election campaign. National's campaign manager, Chris Bishop, revealed some of their party members have been subject to abuse and intimidation - in particular from gang members He cited a threatening social media video circulating from a Headhunters member, and also called out the Mongrel Mob's Harry Tam for holding meetings encouraging people to

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00:06:36

Midday Rural News for 2 October 2023

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2023/10/01

There are early warnings that the just-arrived El Niño weather pattern could produce droughts as severe as ones suffered in 1982 and 1997. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:12

Midday Sports News for 2 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/01

Australia kept their slim hopes of reaching the Rugby World Cup quarter-finals alive with a 34-14 win over Portugal in their final pool match. Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports.

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00:08:36

Midday Business News for 2 October 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/10/01

The effect of high migration on the economy is an important consideration for the the Reserve Bank and other policies makers. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:04:52

Labour to help new players set up in the grocery...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/01

Labour is promising to help new players set up in the country's grocery market to improve competition. The party's consumer affairs spokesperson, Duncan Webb, announced this morning that if re-elected, Labour would provide support to companies wanting to enter the New Zealand grocery sector. Support could include financial loans, making sure land is available and regulatory changes. Labour's consumer affairs spokesperson, Duncan Webb, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:21

NZ Rugby investigating reports of drugs, Ranfurly...

Midday Report ·

2023/10/01

New Zealand Rugby is investigating reports of a white, drug-like substance visible on the broken Ranfurly Shield after Hawke's Bay's win against Wellington at the weekend. Hawke's Bay Rugby Union says the rugby taonga was spilt two after a player dropped it on a concrete floor on Sunday morning. But since those revelations, further photos have been circulating online, showing lines of white powder on top of the broken shield. RNZ's sports correspondent Jamie Wall spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:49

NIWA officially declares El Niño

Midday Report ·

2023/09/28

NIWA is officially declaring El Niño Friday and is warning Aotearoa to prepare for a hot dry summer. Its seasonal outlook also predicts dramatic temperature swings and stronger winds than usual for this time of year. This weekend is set to reflect that, with strong gusts expected in the upper North Island, parts of the Hawkes Bay, and Canterbury. NIWA meteorologist Chris Brandolino spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:09

National release fiscal plan

Midday Report ·

2023/09/28

The National Party have released their fiscal plan for Aotearoa on Friday. RNZ Political Editor Jane Patterson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:53

Midday Rural News for 29 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/28

NIWA says an El Niño has officially arrived. The weather pattern brings strong winds which could cause dryness and drought to East Coast regions, like Canterbury, Wairarapa and Hawke's Bay. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:29

Midday Sports News for 29 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/28

Ill discipline has proved costly for Samoa, as they slumped to a 28-22 loss to Japan in their Rugby World Cup pool match in Toulouse. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:07:05

Midday Business News for 29 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/28

Inflation expectations have fallen to their lowest level in more than two years but consumers remain deeply pessimistic about the economy. Gyles Bekford has the business news.

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00:06:51

Māori leaders hit back at race baiting from political...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/28

Māori leaders have hit back against what they are describing as race-baiting from political parties - saying racism should have no place in elections. In an open letter, seventeen iwi leaders, marae heads and a representative of the Office of the Kiingitanga have supported a call by Labour leader Chris Hipkins to end racist comments in election campaigns, acknowledging both Te Pāti Māori and the Greens' anti-racist positions. The letter calls on National leader Christopher Luxon to condemn

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00:02:09

Senior doctors call off next week's strike

Midday Report ·

2023/09/28

A 12-hour strike by senior doctors and hospital dentists around the country next week has been called off. More than 5000 members of the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists employed by Te Whatu Ora had planned to strike from midnight until noon on Monday, over concerns about pay and workload. But after what they are describing as 'positive movement' by their employer, they will no longer be putting the tools down. The Association of Salaried Medical Specialists executive director Sarah

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00:03:23

Analysis of language at leaders' debate

Midday Report ·

2023/09/27

Last night the two Chris' went head-to-head in Newshub's leaders debate, clashing over crime, health, education and the economy. And while the winner might be up for debate, one word came out on top; the word "actually" was uttered by National's Christopher Luxon a total of 76 times. RNZ's data journalist Farah Hancock has been busy analysing the debate; and not just what words were spoken, but who spoke the most - and you might be surprised it wasn't Chris Hipkins or Christopher Luxon.

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00:03:00

Labour Party reiterates commitment to Maori

Midday Report ·

2023/09/27

The leader of the Labour party has reiterated its commitment to Maori at an event in Northland's Kawakawa. Speaking at the Ngati Hine Health Trust, Chris Hipkins said they have made advancements for Maori during their two terms - including the Maori Health Authority, Matariki, and history in schools. Charlotte talks to political commentator Dr Rawiri Taonui for his reaction to the speech.

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00:06:24

Midday Rural News for 28 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/27

News from the rural farming sector

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00:02:23

Midday Sports News for 28 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/27

Midday sports News for 28 September 2023 Italy coach Kieran Crowley is confident his side won't be fazed by the Azurri's poor record against the All Blacks when the two sides clash in a key World Cup pool match in Lyon on Saturday morning.

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00:08:35

Midday Business News for 28 Septermber 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/27

News from the business sector

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00:04:02

Auckland sinkhole could take days to be resolved

Midday Report ·

2023/09/27

Watercare is warning it could take several more days to fix a blocked sewer main at the bottom of huge sinkhole in Auckland. Large volumes of raw sewage have been pumping directly into the Waitemata Harbour since the sewer line collapsed, creating the sinkhole on Monday. This morning, Ngati Whatua Orakei placed a rahui across the Waitemata habour due to the deluge of sewage and its environmental impacts. Charlotte Cook speaks with Watercare chief of operations Mark Bourne.

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