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Midday Report

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ"s midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch. Presented by Charlotte Cook, with Lauren Crimp hosting from 8-19 December.

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00:02:16

Naseby shines by staying dark

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

South Island town, Naseby has become the first in New Zealand to achieve an International Dark Sky Community accreditation. Naseby Vision's project lead Jill Wolff spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:43

Sir Tumu Te Heuheu remembered for service and leadership

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Sir Tumu Te Heuheu the Ariki and Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa has died. Our Maori News journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:52

Midday Rural News for 23 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen.

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00:02:01

Midday Sports News for 23 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Midday Sports News with Barry Guy.

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00:03:57

Doctors strike as Health NZ pushes binding deal

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

Six thousand doctors and dentists are on strike until midnight Wednesday, in the hope of better pay and conditions from Health New Zealand. Wairarapa doctor Niels Dugan spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:07

Govt loosens work-to-residency visa rules for migrants

Midday Report ·

2025/09/23

The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year. Head of Communications and Advocacy at Hospitality NZ, Sam MacKinnon spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:14:29

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22nd September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

In today's episode, Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state, Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years, It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts, US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people.

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00:02:06

Heavy rain and wind batter much of Aotearoa

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

It's a soggy day for most of Aotearoa - and with an added side of wind for parts. MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:36

Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘martyr for freedom’

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

US president Donald Trump has hailed murdered activist Charlie Kirk a "martyr... for American freedom" at a memorial event attended by thousands of people. Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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00:06:55

Midday Rural News for 22 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen.

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00:02:00

Midday Sports News for 22 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Midday Sports News with Barry Guy.

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00:04:08

Investor confidence at its lowest in nearly five years

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Investor confidence is at its lowest level in nearly five years. Greg Smith is an investment advisor at Kiwisaver provider Generate and spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:17

Portugal joins UK, Canada, Australia in backing...

Midday Report ·

2025/09/22

Portugal has joined Australia, Canada and the UK in officially recognising a Palestinian state. University of Waikato professor Alexander Gillespie spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:14:25

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18th September...

Midday Report ·

2025/09/18

In today's episode, the economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter, helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in Canterbury's Selwyn District, there are fears for the financial viability of the Chatham Islands, with the island's council out of cash, and Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase.

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00:01:55

Crusaders fans question 40 percent spike in...

Midday Report ·

2025/09/18

Crusaders fans are questioning their loyalty after prices for the next season at the new stadium revealed a 40 percent increase. Crusaders fan Dick Tayler spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:58

Chatham Islands Council forced into overdraft

Midday Report ·

2025/09/18

There are fears for the financial viability of the Chatham Islands, with the island's council out of cash. Chatham Islands mayor, Monique Croon, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:56

Midday Sports News for 18 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/18

Midday sports news.

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00:08:58

Midday Business News for 18 September 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/09/18

News from the business sector, including a market update.

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00:02:58

Crews battle fast-moving fire in Canterbury

Midday Report ·

2025/09/18

Helicopters are on standby as Fire and Emergency battle a large vegetation fire in Canterbury's Selwyn District. Fire and Emergency's Assistant Commander Kevin McCombe spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:15

NZ economy takes bigger hit than forecast

Midday Report ·

2025/09/18

The economy has had a worse-than-expected contraction, shrinking 0.9 percent in the June quarter. Employers and Manufacturers Association's head of advocacy and strategy Alan McDonald spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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