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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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00:02:02

Midday Sports News for 6 November 2025

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2025/11/05

Stacey Jones admits he's been in awe of teenager Casey McLean in the Pacific Championship.

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00:03:50

Lifeline to cut services due to funding constraints

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2025/11/05

Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:23

Support group says moving homeless out of CBD could...

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2025/11/05

Any plans to bring in a "move on" approach to rough sleepers in Auckland's CBD could have fatal consequences, according to a youth support group. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:16:26

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 November 2025

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2025/11/05

Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for increasing smoking rates in Maori and Pacifica teens despite claims e-cigarettes help people quit; A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the

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00:02:51

Kiwi fashion designers want more recognition from govt

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2025/11/04

New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the industry. Mindful Fashion Board Chair and designer Juliette Hogan spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:24

Rotorua tourist spot Mitai Maori Village damaged by fire

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2025/11/04

A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. Wetini Mitai-Ngati, Chief Executive of Mitai Maori Village spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:56

Midday Sports News for 5 November 2025

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2025/11/04

The Black Caps begin a full tour of T20s, one-dayers and test matches against the West Indies at Eden Park tonight and with spring still in full swing captain Mitchell Santner says they're expecting to encounter all kinds of conditions.

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00:04:28

Research links vaping to rise in smoking rates

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2025/11/04

New research shows vaping is the likely reason for increasing smoking rates in Maori and Pacifica teens despite claims e-cigarettes help people quit. Otago University Associate professor Andrew Waa spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:21

Unemployment rises again to near nine-year high

Midday Report ·

2025/11/04

Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further. Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:16:50

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 November 2025

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2025/11/04

In today's episode, Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting; A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws; The country's lead drowning prevention agency is set to lose more than $1 million a year in ACC funding; Thousands of punters descend on the Flemington racecourse for the

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00:03:11

Kiwi rest home carer best-dressed at Flemington

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2025/11/03

Thousands of punters descend on the Flemington racecourse for the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup. Christchurch rest home carer Foster Mwaba won the best dressed digital award and spoke to Charlotte Cook from Flemington.

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00:02:58

Expert says NZ must do more to protect against...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws. Criminologist and former private investigator, Gabby Lewis spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:47

Midday Sports News for 4 November 2025

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2025/11/03

The Black Caps wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies with a broken finger.

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00:01:38

Large vegetation fire in Darfield

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:31

Iwi leaders to meet with Te Pati Maori leaders at...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/03

Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting. Bayden Barber is the Chairman of the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi Incorporated Board and is heading to the iwi leaders meeting. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:43

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 November 2025

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2025/11/03

In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure of a bargain tempt you into purchasing toys and USB chargers from online retailer like Shein and Temu; The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request; Christchurch City Council is trialling

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00:01:59

Christchurch trials sheep to reduce Port Hills fire risk

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2025/11/02

Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the area. Councillor Andrei Moore spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:48

UK moves to strip former prince Andrew of honorary title

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2025/11/02

The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request. Historian and author of Entitled, Andrew Lownis spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:42

Midday Sports News for 3 November 2025

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2025/11/02

It will be another 24 hours before the All Blacks will know what future two of the Barrett brothers will have on their tour of Britain.

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00:03:33

Consumer NZ warns over risky Shein and Temu toys

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2025/11/02

Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure of a bargain tempt you into purchasing toys and usb chargers from online retailer like Shein and Temu. Consumer NZ's Belinda Castles spokee to Charlotte Cook.

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