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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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00:02:11

Midday Sports News for 16 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

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00:04:02

Brendon Burns pays tribute to Jim Bolger

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Brendon Burns, a press gallery journalist through much of Jim Bolger's Parliamentary career and later a Labour MP spoke to Charlotte Cook following Bogler's death.

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00:04:38

Medical specialists respond to speech from Simeon Brown

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Sarah Dalton from the Association of Salaried Medical Specialists spoke to Charlotte Cook following a speech from Health Minister Simeon Brown.

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00:15:49

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/15

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025 .

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00:02:09

Taranaki locals take on tshirt design competition

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

Taranaki locals are being invited to demonstrate the identity, stories and spirit of the region in a t-shirt design to go with their slogan - Like No Other. Venture Taranaki's Rebecca Johnson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:17

Current running shoe design may increase chance of...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

A study into women's running shoes shows current designs are likely to reduce performance and increase chances of injury and discomfort because they are based on a man's foot. The study's author Chris Napier from the Simon Fraser University in Canada spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:58

Midday Sports News for 15 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

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00:03:06

Banks now able to loan more to buyers with deposit...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

From December, banks will be allowed to lend more to buyers with less than 20% deposit. Loan Market mortgage adviser Bruce Patten spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:08

Age women qualify for free breast screening extended

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

The age women qualify for free breast screening is being extended. Justine Smyth spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:14:39

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/14

Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars; The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillor; Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not all computers can run the new software.

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00:02:45

Security updates, tech support for around 30pc of NZ...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not all computers can run the new software. Rush Digital's Danu Abeysuriah spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:45

Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata resigns

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Silver Ferns selector Gail Parata has resigned in the wake of coach Dame Noeline Taurua's suspension. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:06

Midday Sports News for 14 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Midday Sports News.

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00:03:37

Central Otago DC reviewing concerns over unethical...

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillors. Otago-Southland reporter Tess Brunton spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:11

Te Pati Maori ructions spill out via email

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars. Mani Dunlop a senior political editor for Te Ao News at Whakaata Maori broke the story spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:11:28

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/13

Wayne Guppy missed out on his ninth term in office as mayor of Upper Hutt; Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022; Kiwi teen heading to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14-year-old is hoping a fundraiser on Givealitte will help get him there.

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00:03:17

Kiwi teen headed to Commonwealth Chess Champs

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Joshua Barnes is off to Malaysia to represent New Zealand in the 2025 Commonwealth Chess Championship. The 14-year-old is hoping a fundraiser on Givealitte will help get him there. Barnes spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:13

Midday Sports News for 13 October 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Midday Sports News.

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00:03:12

Low turnout across NZ for local body elections

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Fewer than 33% of voters took part in local body elections, making it a lower turnout than 2022. Andrew Geddis is part of the Local Government New Zealand's Electoral Reform Working Group spoke to Charlotte Cook

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00:04:06

Sammie Maxwell wins World Series Cross Country title

Midday Report ·

2025/10/12

Mountain biker Sammie Maxwell clinched the Cross Country World Series title on Monday morning when she finished second in the final race in Canada. Maxwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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