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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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00:06:08

Who will cover the cost of removing asbestos-tainted...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/20

The NZEI teachers union has asked the government to take accountability and shoulder the "large and unforeseen costs" of removing asbestos-tainted sand used in schools and Early Childhood Education centres. NZEI Principals' Council member and Principal of Auckland's May Road School is Lynda Stuart, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:08

Midday Sports News for 21 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/20

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

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00:03:36

Legal action likely over transgender sport guidelines

Midday Report ·

2025/11/20

Auckland Pride is among a group of organisations preparing to take legal action over the Minister for Sport and Recreation's decision to direct Sport New Zealand to remove its guidelines for transgender inclusion in community sport. Bhenjamin Goodsir, Auckland Pride co-chair, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:06:00

Pike River families lawyer says manslaughter charges...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/20

Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team. Nigel Hampton KC spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:37

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/14

Schools make contact with ministry over contamination fears,Te Pati Maori divisions show no signs of mending, New study finds dozens of new marine species, and Diljit Dosanjh performs at Auckland's Spark Arena.

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00:03:13

New study finds dozens of new marine species

Midday Report ·

2025/11/13

A four-year study just published in the international journal Micropaleontology has recorded 57 new species of small marine animals from around the world. The leader of the study, and retired Auckland marine biologist Dr Bruce Hayward, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:02:16

Midday Sports News for 14 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/13

Big change for the Black Ferns' coming, following Bunting's decision not to seek reappointment for 2026.

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00:08:21

Midday Business News for 14 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/13

Midday Business News for 14 November 2025.

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00:03:35

Schools make contact with ministry over contamination...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/13

The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have made contact over possible asbestos contamination from two coloured play sands. Kapakapanui School principal Craig Vidulich spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:05:04

Te Pati Maori divisions show no signs of mending

Midday Report ·

2025/11/13

Barbs between Te Pati Maori and its now excluded faction have not stopped - the latest in a string of back and forths claims the now ousted pair never tried to steal the leadership. Associate Professor in Politics at Victoria University of Wellington, Lara Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:16:04

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/13

A new bowel cancer report shows people under 50 are more likely to be diagnosed in the more serious stages of the disease than older people; Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are on alert after an arts and craft product were found to contain asbestos; The New Zealand Dental Association is calling for more dentist trainees to ensure people can see a dentist as and when they need to; A rare geomagnetic storm last night created a spectacular display of aurora in the night

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00:01:44

Rare geomagnetic storm puts on stunning aurora display

Midday Report ·

2025/11/12

A rare geomagnetic storm last night created a spectacular display of aurora in the night skies. One of those watching was Tuhura Otago Museum's director Dr Ian Griffin. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:58

Industry body calls for more dentists to meet public...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/12

The New Zealand Dental Association is calling for more dentist trainees to ensure people can see a dentist as and when they need to. Its director of dental policy, Dr Robin Whyman spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:01:45

Midday Sports News for 13 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/12

Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says it's a challenge countering a West Indies side who "deal in boundaries" and wants his bowlers to be clever in this afternoon's series decider.

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00:07:47

Midday Business News for 13 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/12

Midday Business News for 13 November 2025

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00:04:04

Education centres on alert following product asbestos...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/12

Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are on alert after an arts and craft product were found to contain asbestos. Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment product safety spokesperson Ian Caplin spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:04:47

Survey reveals lack of bowel cancer symptom awareness

Midday Report ·

2025/11/12

A new bowel cancer report shows people under 50 are more likely to be diagnosed in the more serious stages of the disease than older people. Bowel Cancer NZ chief executive, Peter Huskinson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:15:10

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 12 November 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/11/12

The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing; A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to ongoing gang tensions in the Hawke's Bay town.

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00:02:11

North Island set to be hit by heavy rain and strong...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/11

The North Island is set to be hit by heavy rain, strong winds and even thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. MetService meteorologist, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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00:03:23

Charity boxing match cancelled due to local gang...

Midday Report ·

2025/11/11

A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to ongoing gang tensions in the Hawke's Bay town. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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