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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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00:06:33

Midday Rural News for 29 June 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/06/29

Farmers are set to get more help for cyclone repairs. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:16

Midday Sports News for 29 June 2023

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2023/06/29

The Black Ferns will be sticking with a tried and true game plan but with a few "tweaks" when they kick off their year against Australia in Brisbane tonight. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:19

Midday Business News for 29 June 2023

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2023/06/29

An increase in direct flights between China to New Zealand is lifting optimism of a significant lift in business and travel. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:03:08

Kiri Allan denies treating staff poorly

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2023/06/29

Cabinet Minister Kiri Allan has flatly denied ever treating staff poorly after revelations several public services bosses have previously flagged concerns. A Department of Conservation staffer seconded to Ms Allan's office left more than a year ago due to problems with work relationships. The chief executive of the National Emergency Management Agency also says he was aware of concerns about relationships in the Minister's office. Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Perlina Lau.

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00:05:04

Government to help businesses secure loans

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2023/06/29

The Government has announced it will help businesses affected by recent weather events to secure cheaper loans, rather than giving them cash. Hawke's Bay growers previously asked for $750 million to cover some of the cost of recovery following Cyclone Gabrielle. Instead, the Government has introduced a five-year scheme beginning at the end of next month, which will make it easier and cheaper for affected businesses to loan the finances they need. Finance Minister Grant Robertson spoke to

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00:02:58

El Niño is on the way

Midday Report ·

2023/06/28

El Niño is on its way, and there are some indications it could cause the Earth's warmest ever year. NIWA Meterologist Ben Noll spoke with Perlina Lau.

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00:03:18

Fuel prices set to jump

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2023/06/28

If you were thinking about racing down to the petrol station to stockpile fuel before prices jump up on Saturday, you might want to think twice. It can not only be dangerous, you could be breaking the law. The Government has been subsidising the cost of fuel by 25 cents a litre since March last year, but it all comes to an end this weekend. Simon Douglas, Chief Policy & Advocacy Officer for the AA, spoke to Perlina Lau.

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00:06:27

Midday Rural News for 28 June 2023

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2023/06/28

The Ministry for Primary Industries says its well placed to fight multiple biosecurity incursions testing the country. Sally Murphy has the rural news.

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00:02:09

Midday Sports News for 28 June 2023

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2023/06/28

All Blacks hooker Dane Coles has labelled those abusing leading referee Ben O'Keeffe on social media as "muppets". Barry Guy has sports.

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00:08:23

Midday Business News for 28 June 2023

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2023/06/28

The big property investor Kiwi Property believes the downward revision of its credit outlook will be short-lived. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:02:53

West Auckland house to be demolished

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2023/06/28

A house in West Auckland that's on the verge of collapsing will be pulled down in a controlled demolition. The red-stickered house started slipping towards Scenic Drive last night amid heavy rain. The house is one of several on a particular stretch in Swanson condemned after flooding in late January. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Perlina Lau.

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00:05:33

Fraud and deception crimes double in year

Midday Report ·

2023/06/28

A Ministry of Justice survey has found fraud and deception crimes almost doubled in the year to November. The annual Crime and Victims Survey has just been released, and shows nearly a third of New Zealanders were victims of crime during the 12 month period. Deception crimes and credit card fraud have seen a marked increase, with 10 percent of those surveyed falling victim, compared with six percent the previous year. Victim Support spokesperson Petrina Hargrave spoke to Perlina Lau.

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00:03:30

Rescue package welcomed by university sector

Midday Report ·

2023/06/27

The university sector has welcomed the announcement of a $128 million dollar package from the Government. Most New Zealand universities are in deficit, and some including Otago and Victoria, have planned redundancies. Chief executive of Universities New Zealand Chris Whelan spoke to Perlina Lau.

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00:01:57

$128 million package for universities

Midday Report ·

2023/06/27

The Government has announced a $128 million rescue package for universities over the next two years. Most New Zealand universities are in deficit, and some including Otago and Victoria, have planned redundancies. Education correspondent, John Gerritsen spoke to Perlina Lau.

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00:06:37

Midday Rural News for 27 June 2023

Midday Report ·

2023/06/27

Food and fibre companies are hoping to build stronger relationships in China this week. Susan Murray has the rural news.

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00:02:13

Midday Sports News for 27 June 2023

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2023/06/27

All Blacks and Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown could miss the entire Rugby Championship after being suspended for a dangerous tackle in the Chiefs Super Rugby final loss to the Crusaders. Stephen Hewson has sports.

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00:08:42

Midday Business News for 27 June 2023

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2023/06/27

Higher unemployment is likely on the way amid lower employment confidence as perceptions about job opportunities worsen. Anan Zaki has the business news.

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00:03:23

Vapers struggling to find help

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2023/06/27

Vapers looking to quit are struggling to find the help they need. Te Whatu Ora is directing increasing numbers of people who have never smoked cigarettes but are addicted to vaping, to stop smoking programmes. But agencies are often limited to helping those who use tobacco. Director of Action for Smokefree 2025 Ben Youdan spoke with Perlina Lau.

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00:04:35

NZ Post to cut 750 jobs

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2023/06/27

NZ Post is cutting at least 750 jobs over the next five years. That's about one fifth of its workforce and the cuts will affect staff across the board including posties. The state owned enterprise says it's responding to the decline in mail and people no longer using the post like they once did. Perlina Lau spoke to CEO David Walsh.

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00:01:50

Final submissions in disappearence of John Beckenridge

Midday Report ·

2023/06/26

Final submissions in the coroners court case into the disappearance of John Beckenridge and his step-son are being heard. The coronial hearing which aims to establish whether the pair are dead or alive, resumed in the Christchurch coroners court this morning. Our reporter, Adam Burns, is following proceedings and spoke to Perlina Lau.

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