Midday Report

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.

Episodes

July 16, 2025 15 mins
In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and help financially support people fleeing abusive relationships; An academic is warning artificial intelligence is not the silver bullet David Seymour has suggested it will be for reducing the cost of the Regulatory Standards Bill;...
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Butter is now nearly $5 more expensive than it was more than 10 years ago, and helped drive food prices in general up almost 5 percent year-on-year in June. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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An academic is warning artificial intelligence is not the silver bullet David Seymour has suggested it will be for reducing the cost of the Regulatory Standards Bill. Victoria University senior lecturer in Artificial Intelligence Andrew Lensen spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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July 16, 2025 7 mins
Midday Rural News for 17 July 2025
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July 16, 2025 2 mins
Midday Spors News for 17 July 2025
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Midday Business News for 17 July 2025
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A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and help financially support people fleeing abusive relationships. Good Shepherd chief executive Emma Saunders spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough. Retail NZ chief executive Carolyn Young spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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In today's episode, the Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday; New Zealanders are once again among TV's most famous, with two nominations in the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards - television's top honour; The government has put a stop to open plan classrooms - after more than a year of signalling it wasn't interested in t...
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In a landmark ruling, an Australian court has found the government owes no duty of care to Torres Strait Islanders to protect them from the impacts of climate change. Monash University climate law expert Dr Ella Vines spoke to World Watch's Niva Chittock.
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July 15, 2025 2 mins
A pair of Kiwi singing in the night led to confirmation the Kiwi pukupuku is living in the bush on the West Coast. Kiwi Recovery Group leader Emily King spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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The government has put a stop to open plan classrooms - after more than a year of signalling it wasn't interested in this style of build. Remuera Intermediate Principal Kyle Brewerton spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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July 15, 2025 7 mins
Midday Rural News for 16 July 2025
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Midday Sports News for 16 July 2025
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Midday Business News for 16 July 2025
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New Zealanders are once again among TV's most famous, with two nominations in the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards - television's top honour. Wētā VFX Supervisor Wayne Stables spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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The Waikato District Council is investigating a road that locals call the "rollercoaster" after a woman and two children were killed in a crash on Tuesday. Waikato District Mayor Jacqui Church spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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In today's episode, a man in his 80s has been taken to hospital after being trapped in his campervan when it was blown over in a reported tornado in Northland; The owner of New World and Pak'nSave supermarkets in the North Island is facing legal action over alleged cartel conduct regarding the supply of products to a hospitality customer; New research shows Kiwis are covered when it comes to cars, boats and gadgets but don't m...
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Conservation land did not escape a beating after last week's intense weather in the Nelson-Tasman region. DOC Motueka Operations Manager Chris Golding spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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New research shows Kiwis are covered when it comes to cars, boats and gadgets but don't make the same effort for themselves. Financial Services Council chief executive Kirk Hope spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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