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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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00:04:13

Hundreds of protesters gather in central Wellington

Midday Report ·

2023/09/27

Hundreds of protesters have caused disruption through Central Wellington today, as they march through the streets to Parliament. About 600 people gathered at Wellington's Civic Square for a protest organised by Brian Tamaki's Freedoms and Rights Coalition. So far the protest has taken the form of an election rally for Mr Tamaki's Freedoms New Zealand Umbrella Party. The protesters themselves are protesting a range of issues, from vaccines, to evolution, to 15-minute cities. Charlotte Cook gets

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00:02:19

Local distillery set to make a splash at UK whisky show

Midday Report ·

2023/09/26

New Zealand's Thomson Whisky distillery is set to bring something unique to the most prestigious whisky show in the UK this weekend. Thomson's Manuka Smoked whisky will be one of about one thousand malts on offer at the Whisky Show UK, which gets underway in London on Saturday. The distillery's spokesperson Rachel Thomson talked to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:48

Wellington residents face disruption ahead of two...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/26

Wellington City Council says it is not expecting trouble from tomorrow's political protests, but it has closed roads around Parliament as a precaution. The closures, which are right next to Wellington's train station and the city's largest bus exchange, are expected to cause disruption for commuters, with bus stops being moved, and routes changed. Wellington's deputy mayor, Laurie Foon, says it is about staying in control. Foon spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:27

Midday Rural News for 27 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/26

The value of what we're throwing out has risen to $3.2 billion - due to higher food costs. Susan Murray has the rural news.

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00:02:17

Midday Sports News for 27 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/26

Black Caps captain Kane Williamson could yet play in New Zealand's world cup opener against England next week. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:19

Midday Business News for 27 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/26

Sentiment about the labour market has turned negative and points to a rise in unemployment. The Westpac McDermott Miller employment confidence index turned pessimistic in the September quarter and is at the lowest level in three years, as people worry about finding a job, with fewer on offer and more competition fuelled by high migration levels. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:03:14

Police Association weighs up National's police policy

Midday Report ·

2023/09/26

National has just released its policing policy, in which it commits to delivering a further 300 frontline police officers, if they're elected. Labour also committed to the same number in their police plan, which they announced three weeks ago. New Zealand Police Association president Chris Cahill spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:12

Labour says next few Budgets will be tight as it...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/26

Labour has released its much-anticipated fiscal plan laying out the costs of its election promises, calling it responsible, balanced and credible. The party's finance spokesperson Grant Robertson acknowledges the next few Budgets will be tight, but says there is room for a limited number of new commitments, like removing GST off fruit and vegetables and free dental care for those under 30. Its numbers have been checked and confirmed by Infometrics' Principal Economist, Brad Olsen. The National

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00:03:00

First Union, ActionStation launch campaign agaisnt...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/25

FIRST Union and community advocacy group ActionStation are campaigning to end what they describe as "bankflation" by New Zealand's four largest retail banks: ANZ, ASB, BNZ and Westpac. They've released a briefing paper which shows the net interest margins of those banks, which is the difference between their lending and borrowing rates, have risen to a 17-year high. It comes as New Zealanders grapple with high inflation and a cost-of-living crisis. FIRST Union researcher and policy

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00:02:53

Drones used in Banks Peninsula grounded vessel operation

Midday Report ·

2023/09/25

Drones are being used to conduct aerial observations of a grounded fishing vessel in Banks Peninsula. The 25 metre Austro Carina ran aground at Red Bluff, and had about 10,000 litres of diesel and 400 litres of hydraulic oil on board. The spill is close to marine reserves which are home to protected species such as the little blue penguin and Hector's dolphins. The Transport Accident Investigation Commission is investigating. Environment Canterbury's regional on-scene commander Emma Parr spoke

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00:07:05

Midday Rural News for 26 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/25

The New Zealand wool flooring manufacturer Bremworth is hoping to boost confidence in the wool sector by offering ten-year contracts for farmer suppliers. Susan Murray has the rural news.

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00:02:12

Midday Sports News for 26 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/25

Midfielder Sarpreet Singh is set to play his first game for the All Whites in almost two years. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:48

Midday Business News for 26 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/25

A rise in heavy freight activity, the first in two months, suggests more resilience in the economy than expected. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:03:44

Labour announces extra $1 billion for Pharmac

Midday Report ·

2023/09/25

The Labour Party is promising that if elected next month, it will boost Pharmac's budget by more than a billion dollars over the next four years. The drug-buying agency already receives almost $1.5 billion a year. Under Labour's plan, Labour leader Chris Hipkins, says they will provide an ongoing $180 million a year to ensure recently-added treatments can continue to be funded. It will also pump an extra $50 million for new treatments from the 2024/25 financial year, rising to $100 million per

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00:04:44

National announces traffic light system for...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/25

National has announced it will crackdown on beneficiaries if they're elected next month, saying jobseekers need to face consequences for not complying with their obligations to prepare for, or find work. The party is promising a new traffic light system which will hit jobseeker beneficiaries with tougher sanctions if they flout the rules, which could include benefit reductions or suspensions, and mandatory community work. Jobseekers will also have to reapply for the benefit every six months and

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00:03:06

Sepuloni backs Labour's plan for overstayer amnesty

Midday Report ·

2023/09/24

Labour's deputy leader, Carmel Sepuloni, has backed her party's plan to implement an amnesty for overstayers of more than ten years. It follows anger over why it was not done earlier, with community leaders saying it's too little too late. She made the assurance in the RNZ-Pacific Media Network Pacific Leaders debate this morning. Lydia Lewis produced that debate and spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:46

Pike River families call for new corporate...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/24

Families of Pike River victims are calling for new corporate manslaughter legislation after some of the charges against the owners of Whakaari/White Island were dismissed. The owners of Whakaari Management Limited were charged with health and safety failures in the leadup to the volcanic eruption in December 2019 that killed 22 people. The individual charges were thrown out in the Auckland District Court earlier this month, but charges against the company remain and are now being considered by

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00:06:15

Midday Rural News for 25 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/24

Rainfall watches are in place through to this evening and totals over the past 24 hours are ranging from 70 to 150 millimetres in Bay of Plenty and 300 millimetres north of Gisborne. Susan Murray has the rural news.

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00:02:22

Midday Sports News for 25 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/24

Wales have romped into the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup with a record 40-6 win over Australia in Lyon. Felicity Reid has sports.

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00:08:37

Midday Business News for 25 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/24

Falling international demand for infant formula, high inflation and extreme weather have caused the specialty dairy company Synlait Milk fall into the red. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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