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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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00:15:52

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 July 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/07/10

On today's episode, RNZ correspondent Eloise Gibson details the government's new climate change strategy. A leading science group warns it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to the sector. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds reports that almost 4500 people have signed up for the Jobseeker Work Ready benefit since the start of May. And the 13th World Choir Games kick off in Auckland.

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00:03:28

Choir games kick off in Auckland

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2024/07/10

The Olympics may be just weeks away, but the Olympics of singing is getting underway today in Tamaki Makaurau Auckland. More than 11,000 singers from around the world have descended on the city for the 13th World Choir Games, which starts with an opening ceremony today. The World Choir Games director, John Rosser, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:22

Number of jobseeker beneficiaries on the rise

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2024/07/10

Almost 4500 more people have signed up to the Jobseeker Work Ready benefit since the start of May, and business data paints a grim picture with more job losses on the horizon. RNZ's Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:52

Midday Rural News for 10 July 2024

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2024/07/10

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:24

Midday Sports News for 10 July 2024

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2024/07/10

All-rounder Rachin Ravindra has been offered a central Black Caps contract for the first time.

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00:08:27

Midday Business News for 10 July 2024

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2024/07/10

Midday Business News for 10 July 2024.

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00:04:00

Warnings over job cuts to science sector

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2024/07/10

A coalition of the country's leading science groups is warning it will take decades to undo the damage of sweeping jobs cuts to the sector. Between 350 and 360 specialist science jobs have been axed in recent months, with that figure expected to climb as funding cuts continue to bite. Dr Lucy Stewart is co-president of the New Zealand Association of Scientists, and spokesperson for the Save Science Coalition. She spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:34

Government releases new climate change strategy

Midday Report ·

2024/07/10

The government has released what it is calling a "comprehensive" and "ambitious" strategy to tackle climate change, but anyone wanting detail about the plans will have to wait. Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has outlined five pillars to the Government's climate strategy to both tackle it's impacts and prepare for future effects. Climate correspondent Eloise Gibson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:17:14

Midday Resport Essentials for Tuesday 9 July 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/07/09

On today's episode, the lawyer for two men at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are refusing to take responsibility for their actions. A Northland law firm is looking to launch a class action lawsuit against Transpower for damages after last month's widespread power outages. A New Zealand funded humanitarian aid organisation says there is sheer desperation outside the missile attacked children's hospital in Kyiv. And New Zealand's dream run at Wimbledon

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00:02:21

NZ success continues at Wimbledon

Midday Report ·

2024/07/09

New Zealand's dream run at Wimbeldon continues, with success in both men's and mixed doubles. It comes off the back of Lulu Sun's spectacular performance yesterday. Tennis correspondent Dave Worsley spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:19

Desperation outside Kyiv children's hospital

Midday Report ·

2024/07/09

A New Zealand funded humanitarian aid organsation says there is sheer desperation outside the missile attacked childrens hospital in Kyiv. Ukrainian officials say at least 36 people have been killed, and dozens more wounded in the daytime attacks across the country. Aid organisation Kiwi KARE has a team there working to help the injured and sick. Its chairman, Tenby Powell, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:49

Midday Rural News for 9 July 2024

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2024/07/09

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:17

Midday Sports News for 9 July 2024

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2024/07/09

Novak Djokovic produced his best display so far at this year's Wimbledon to dispatch Denmark's Holger Rune in straight sets and reach the quarter-finals before launching a tirade against fans he described as 'disrespectful'.

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00:08:12

Midday Business News for 9 July 2024

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2024/07/09

Midday Business News for 8 July 2024

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00:04:16

Northland businesses consider class action against...

Midday Report ·

2024/07/09

A Northland law firm is looking to launch a class action lawsuit against Transpower for damages after last month's widespread power outages. Transpower is refusing to compensate Northland businesses affected by the power cut, after its contractors toppled a power pylon. The Northland Chamber of Commerce have accused the grid operator of doing a U-turn on the issue of compensation. Juliet Golightly from MWIS Lawyers, the law firm assessing interest in the class action says it could be an

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00:04:02

Darleen Tana must take responsibility, employment...

Midday Report ·

2024/07/09

An employment lawyer representing two victims at the centre of a case against Darleen Tana and her husband says the couple are still failing to take responsibility for their actions. Ms Tana has resigned from the Green Party -- but not Parliament -- following the release of an investigation into migrant exploitation at her husband's business. Alex Kersjes spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:16:00

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 July 2024

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

On today's episode, Lulu Sun has made history to become the first New Zealand woman to reach the quarter-finals at Wimbledon. The Green Party co-leaders are finally set to respond to the findings of the independent investigation into MP Darleen Tana this afternoon. The Wellington film industry is welcoming news of more Avatar jobs moving to the capital city. A new petition is calling on the Electricity Authority to ban disconnection and reconnection fees in the case of unpaid bills -- a fee

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00:03:16

A petition against electricity disconnection fees

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

A new petition is calling on the Electricity Authority to ban disconnection and reconnection fees in the case of unpaid bills, a fee which disproportionately impacts the poorest customers. Sixteen organisations are behind the campaign which also wants to ensure retailers' prepay prices are no more expensive than their cheapest plan. Common Grace Aotearoa has organised the campaign, its co-director Kate Day speaks to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:01

Avatar sequels bring more jobs to Wellington

Midday Report ·

2024/07/08

The Wellington film industry is welcoming news of more Avatar jobs moving to the capital city. At least 150 visual effects jobs are expected to move from Los Angeles, as production of the Avatar sequels is consolidated in New Zealand. It will be a boost for the city as it grapples with sweeping public sector cuts; at least 6000 jobs have been axed, the latest at Kiwirail, with Wellington suffering most. Charlotte Cook speaks to Mark Westerby, is Screen Wellington's head of attraction.

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00:06:28

Midday Rural News for 8 July 2024

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2024/07/08

News from the rural farming sector.

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