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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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00:08:20

Midday Business News for 20 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/20

The clothing and sporting goods retailer KMD Brands' full year profit is down slightly despite record sales and an improved profit margin. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:04:45

National may be trying to hedge bets over tax plan -...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/20

A property economist says the National Party Leader could be trying to hedge his bets by claiming foreign buyers won't cause house prices to rise. Christopher Luxon told Morning Report that housing supply was what drives up costs, not the introduction of foreign buyers to the market. CoreLogic's Senior Property Economist Kelvin Davidson told Charlotte Cook some of his arguments stack up.

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00:04:38

Magnitude quake 6 leaves South Canterbury residents...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/20

A magnitude six earthquake which struck in Canterbury just before quarter-past-nine Wednesday morning has left some nearby residents feeling a bit shaken. The quake, which struck 45 kilometres north of Geraldine at a depth of ten kilometres, was located in the Southern Alps, away from populated areas. It was widely felt in Geraldine, Timaru and Temuka - though there are no reports of serious damage or injury. Timaru District Council says it's closing a stadium and other facilities for

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00:03:23

Green Party promises to expand free school lunches

Midday Report ·

2023/09/19

The Green Party wants to expand the free school lunches programme to cover more students, and ensure it continues beyond the end of next year. The current programme provides free lunches to 230,000 school students, but funding has only been confirmed until the end of 2024. Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson, says her party would expand ensure an additional 135,000 children are covered by the programme.

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00:03:32

Kim Dotcom fighting to keep passwords and hard-drives...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/19

Kim Dotcom's case is back in court as his legal team fights a decision that would see his hard-drives and passwords released to the United States. The controversial billionaire is appealing a High Court ruling that found the devices should be sent to the FBI. RNZ reporter Soumya Bhamidipati has been at the Court of Appeal in Wellington and spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:20

Midday Rural News for 19 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/19

Animal welfare group SAFE has asked parties polling over 5 percent for their thoughts on a range of policy stances relating to animal welfare. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:01:56

Midday Sports News for 19 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/19

The All Blacks are confident they have the players to cover the loss of prop Ethan de Groot, who's been suspended for their final two pool games at the World Cup. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:07:56

Midday Business News for 19 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/19

Retail petrol prices are forecast to rise to as much as $3.50 a litre for 91-octane by Christmas. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:05:01

Bar owner frustrated by Queenstown water situation

Midday Report ·

2023/09/19

A Queenstown bar owner says the council has let people get sick off the water for 5 weeks while providing no information to the community . All properties on Queenstown's town water supply are under a boil-water notice after eight cases of Cryptosporidium infection have been confirmed in the town. The owner of Morrisons Irish Bar in Queenstown Adam Nagy told Charlotte Cook they are frantically trying to find ways to stay open because they can't use the ice, water or coffee machines among other

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00:04:46

Albany community still in shock after bus station...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/19

A 16-year-old will appear in the Hamilton Youth Court today charged with murder, following a stabbing at Auckland's Albany Bus Station Monday afternoon. One person died from their injuries in hospital after the attack, another person sustained minor injuries. A teenager was arrested in Hamilton Monday night, after initially fleeing the scene. Albany Ward councillor, John Watson, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:19

Researchers worried polling booths unprepared for...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/18

Māori researchers are worried this election will be a repeat of the last two after finding polling booths were unprepared to take their votes. Surveys of Māori voters following the 2017 and 2020 elections found some polling places didn't have a Māori Roll, or ballots for Māori electorates. People voting on the Māori roll were also found to experience longer wait times. Massey University associate professor Veronica Tawhai spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:54

Inquiry looking into historical abuse at Auckland's...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/18

An independent inquiry into historical abuse at Auckland's Dilworth boys school is described as a catalogue of damage and injustice. Potentially hundreds of vulnerable boys were sexually and/or physically abused at the boarding school over half a century. The inquiry, led by Dame Silvia Cartwright and Frances Joychild, KC has made 19 recommendations. Steve Brown was a student and was a staff member at Dilworth School, and was the President of the Dilworth Old Boys' Association. Brown spoke to

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00:06:42

Midday Rural News for 18 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/18

Farm buildings have been destroyed, trees are down and power is still out on some farms in the central North Island after strong gusts lashed the country over the weekend. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:03

Midday Sports News for 18 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/18

New Zealand shot-putter Tom Walsh has finished third at the Diamond League Finals in Oregon. Barry Guy has sports.

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00:08:12

Midday Business News for 18 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/18

An eroding relationship may be one of the reasons the a2 Milk Company has cancelled its exclusive supply agreement with the specialty milk producer Synlait Milk. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:04:12

Wellington City Council needs to cut capital...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/18

A Wellington City Councillor is warning the council urgently needs to cut capital expenditure, with the council under significant financial pressure - particularly from major projects like the strengthening of the Town Hall and Central Library. Councillor Diane Calvert says the council needs to cut spending by tens, if not hundreds of millions of dollars in the coming years. She sought legal advice to make these statements public. Calvert spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:38

Strong winds cause mass power outages across the...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/18

Homes across the North Island are facing another night without power after mass power outages caused by strong winds. There are nearly 1,900 properties across the North Island without power, after some of the strongest winds in years battered the region over the weekend. Wind gusts between 150 and nearly 250 kilometres-per-hour were recorded, taking roofs off, smashing windows, and bringing down trees, fences and powerlines. Manawatu, Tararua, Wairarapa and Whanganui have been the worst

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00:03:29

Te Wiki o te reo Māori - Māori language week coming...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/15

Te wiki o te reo Māori - Māori language week is starting to wrap up for the year. Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori - making the language stronger has been the focus for the year. Someone who works to make it stronger everyday is Founder of M3 Mindfulness and Mental health advocate Jase Te Patu.

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00:03:28

Warriors' biggest fan thrilled with NZ's level of...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/15

Excitement is building for the Warriors' must-win rugby league semi-final against the Newcastle Knights at Mount Smart tomorrow night. It's the first time the Warriors have hosted an NRL finals game since 2008, and hype for the team has reached what seems like an all-time high. The Warriors' biggest fan, Sir Peter Leitch, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:41

Midday Rural News for 15 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/15

Farmers we've spoken to say it was a great debate at Mystery Creek that will help many decide their final vote for next month's election. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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