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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.

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00:08:31

Midday Business news for 28 August 2025

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2025/08/28

Midday Business news for 28 August 2025.

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00:02:57

Loafers Lodge residents recall deadly fire

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2025/08/28

Residents of the now destroyed Loafers Lodge hostel are pained recalling the memories of the deadly fires that ruined their homes for the court. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:31

Govt loosens alcohol restrictions

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2025/08/28

The government has signed off on loosening alcohol restrictions, promising fewer hurdles for bars and bottle stores, as first revealed by RNZ earlier this month via a leaked Cabinet paper. RNZ's investigative journalist Guyon Espiner spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:19

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27th August 2025

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2025/08/27

In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry; The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting the Loafers Lodge boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023 has entered its third day; Superstar pop Icon Taylor Swift and her beau Travis Kelce are engaged; New Zealand is on track for a major spike in summer temperatures according to new research out of the University of Waikato.

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00:03:31

Extreme heat could become a regular feature of NZ...

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2025/08/27

New Zealand is on track for a major spike in summer temperatures according to new research out of the University of Waikato. Senior Lecturer in Climate Change and report co-author Dr Luke Harrington spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:52

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announce engagement

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2025/08/27

Superstar pop Icon Taylor Swift and her beau Travis Kelce are engaged. AUT lecturer Dr Rebecca Trelease spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:07:06

Midday Rural News for 27 August 2025

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2025/08/27

There's a number of jobs on the line at Zespri.

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00:01:57

Midday Sports News for 27 August 2025

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2025/08/27

Jannik Sinner is up and running at the US Open.

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00:08:26

Midday Business News for 27 August 2025

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2025/08/27

Electricity gentailer Meridian says it put the country ahead of profits as it posted a $452 million dollar full-year loss.

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00:03:39

Loafers Lodge murder trial enters third day

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2025/08/27

The trial of the 50-year-old man accused of murdering five people by setting the Loafers Lodge boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023 has entered its third day. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:58

Finance Minister set to make announcements on...

Midday Report ·

2025/08/27

Finance Minister Nicola Willis is to make a number of announcements on competition in the Supermarket industry. Political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:14:26

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26th August 2025

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2025/08/26

In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023; Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait; A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed.

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00:06:19

Referendum on four-year Parliamentary term likely

Midday Report ·

2025/08/26

A referendum on a four-year Parliamentary term is all but guaranteed, with the select committee recommending it proceed. Justice Select Committee chairperson National MP Andrew Bayly spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:06:03

Midday Rural News for 26 August 2025

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2025/08/26

Midday Rural News for 26 August 2025

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00:01:48

Midday Sports News for 26 August 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/08/26

The Black Caps will be without three players for the start of their home summer, while a fourth is in doubt.

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00:09:35

Midday Business News for 26 August 2025

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2025/08/26

Midday Business News for 26 August 2025

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00:03:03

Police call off search for boat in Cook Strait

Midday Report ·

2025/08/26

Police have called off their search for a boat believed to be missing in Cook Strait. Reporter Mary Argue spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:11

Firefighter gives evidence at Loafers Lodge trial

Midday Report ·

2025/08/26

The first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the boarding hostel alight on 16 May 2023. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:13:43

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 25th August 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/08/25

In today's episode, the trial of a man charged with murdering five people by setting fire to Wellington's Loafers Lodge hostel on May 16th 2023 has started at the High Court in Wellington; A retailer in Queenstown says the town is at risk of becoming the next Barcelona; Age Concern is warning that even retirees who have paid off their homes are struggling with the cost of living as pressure goes on rates and insurance; Auckland is once again playing host to the fashion industry's most

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00:02:47

NZ Fashion Week returns

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2025/08/25

Auckland is once again playing host to the fashion industry's most influential players as New Zealand Fashion Week returns. Owner Feroz Ali spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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