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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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00:01:55

Whakaari charges dismissed against two torusim operators

Midday Report ·

2023/09/12

The two booking agents accused of health and safety failings in the Whakaari/White Island trial have had their charges dismissed. ID Tours and Tauranga Tourism Services made a submission for dismissal to the Auckland District Court last week. Reporter Lucy Xia was at Auckland District Court and spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:07:15

Midday Rural News for 12 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/12

Leptospirosis cases in humans are on the rise, but an expert in infectious zoonotic diseases - passed from animals to humans - says more research is needed to understand how the bacterial disease is being transmitted between animals and between species. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:22

Midday Sports News for 12 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/12

The All Blacks have turned to a former mentor as they look to bounce back from their opening game loss to hosts France at the Rugby World Cup. Sir Steve Hansen, who has the highest winning percentage of any All Blacks coach, is with the team until later this week. Felicity Reid has sports.

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00:07:45

Midday Business News for 12 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/12

Air New Zealand expects there will be significant disruptions to its regional flight schedule from next year, as a result of maintenance delays. Andrew McRae has the business news.

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00:04:44

Dunedin councillor speaks about deputy mayor resignation

Midday Report ·

2023/09/12

Dunedin's deputy mayor Sophie Barker has resigned, saying the breach of a confidential council meeting was the final straw. Just days ago, she and senior city councillor Jim O'Malley filed a complaint about Mayor Jules Radich, for minimising a racist outburst by community board chairman Barry Williams. Barker will continue on as a councillor. Radich has accepted her resignation and RNZ has contacted the Mayor for comment. Sophie Barker was not available for an interview today, but councillor

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00:03:29

Economist says PREFU likely to show unstable economic...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/12

Treasury will this afternoon publish its Pre-election Economic and Fiscal Update - or PREFU - with much of the speculation being that it will paint a rocky economic picture. It will outline forecasts for inflation, government debt, unemployment and economic growth. ASB senior economist Mark Smith spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:02:55

Tokomaru Bay Four Square celebrates Te Wiki o te Reo...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/11

It's the first rā of Te Wiki o te Reo Māori and this year's theme is Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori - making the language stronger. Well at Tokomaru Bay Four Square in Tairāwhiti Gisborne they're doing just that, greeting customers in te reo Māori, placing te reo signs around the store, and even have a shopping list webtool where customers can translate their grocery kupu it into Māori. Four Square Tokomaru Bay owner operator, Mike Turney, spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:03:45

Rugby World Cup fans upset by long queues, running...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/11

The opening weekend of the Rugby World Cup in France has wrapped up, but it's left a sour taste in the mouths of many fans - and not because of the results. All Blacks fans turned to social media to complain about queues of over an hour long for a drink, while some fans heading to the England-Argentina game in Marseilles were unable to take their seats until after kick-off due to disorganisation in getting to the stadium. RNZ's reporter in France, Jamie Tahana, told Charlie Dreaver it's not the

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00:07:00

Midday Rural News for 11 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/11

Feed levels are already getting tight in Hawke's Bay, and an El Niño weather system is expected to bring more dry and westerly winds in the coming weeks. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:16

Midday Sports News for 11 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/11

Erin Routliffe has made New Zealand tennis history by winning the US Open women's double final on Monday. Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports.

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00:09:19

Midday Business News for 11 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/11

The Shareholders' Association has struck a deal to protect the interests of minority shareholders as a major shareholder looks to substantially increase his stake in 2 Cheap Cars. Gyles Beckford has the business news.

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00:05:02

Emergency services still searching for survivors in...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/11

Emergency services in Morocco are still searching through the rubble in a race to save survivors after Saturday's devastating magnitude 6.8 earthquake. More than 2,100 people have been confirmed dead, but that number is expected to rise. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade say at least 25 New Zealanders are registered on the Safe Travel website as being in Morocco. NZ Herald Travel writer, Sarah Pollok, is among them . She told Charlie Dreaver she had just finished a seven day media trip

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00:02:32

Police launch homocide investigation in West Auckland

Midday Report ·

2023/09/11

A homicide investigation is underway in West Auckland after a person was found with critical injuries Monday morning, and later died. Emergency services were called to a residential address on Gloria Avenue in Te Atatu around 7.15am. RNZ Auckland reporter, Jordan Dunn, spoke to Charlie Dreaver from the corden.

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00:06:09

Five weeks until Australia votes on Voice to Parliament

Midday Report ·

2023/09/08

It is just five-weeks to go until Australian voters get a chance to have their say in a referendum on an indigenous Voice to Parliament. Voice to Parliament would be an advisory body enshrined in the constitution representing First Nations people on laws that affect them. Both the Yes and No campaigns have geared-up for the big vote on October 14th. Charles Sturt University political scientist, New Zealander, Dr Dominic O'Sullivan spoke to World Watch's Andrew McRae about how both the Yes and

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00:03:03

How long should household appliances last?

Midday Report ·

2023/09/08

Have you ever wondered whether you're getting a reasonable lifespan out of your laptop or dishwasher or oven? Consumer NZ has revealed how long you should reasonably expect your household appliances to last before they break. Consumer head of test Paul Smith spoke for Charlie Dreaver.

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00:04:32

Anglican leaders meeting to decide future of...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/08

Christchurch's Cardboard Cathedral may be sold, with Anglican leaders meeting at the weekend to discuss its future. Anglican bishop Peter Carrell says they'll consider dissolving the parish, which owns the property and then encourage the church's standing committee members to look at future options. Reverend Craig Dixon was the project lead of the transitional cathedral, before moving to a volunteer role. Dixon spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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00:06:56

Midday Rural News for 8 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/08

North Carolina company Hoofprint Biome has developed a feed supplement with natural enzymes that reduced methane emissions by up to 80 per cent in lab trials on artificial rumen. Monique Steele has the rural news.

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00:02:09

Midday Sports News for 8 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/08

Coach Ian Foster says he's never been involved in a match that's received so much hype as tomorrow's Rugby World Cup opener against France. Daniel Gilhooly has sports.

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00:08:38

Midday Business News for 8 September 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/09/08

Used car dealer 2 Cheap Cars is getting a profit boost as a tougher economy sees consumers trim their vehicle options. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:05:14

Cancer Society speaks on Dunedin oncology staff...

Midday Report ·

2023/09/08

The Cancer Society says it's concerned about the ripple effects of the severe shortage of senior oncologists at Dunedin Hospital. The hospital will next month lose its accreditation to train junior oncology doctors because it doesn't have enough senior staff. The Radiation Oncology unit is supposed to have eight specialists, but it's down to just three - and one of those is leaving in November. The Cancer Society's Service delivery manager Craig Watson, spoke to Charlie Dreaver.

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