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

November 13, 2025 15 mins
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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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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November 13, 2025 6 mins
Midday Rural News for 14 November 2025.
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November 13, 2025 2 mins
Big change for the Black Ferns' coming, following Bunting's decision not to seek reappointment for 2026.
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November 13, 2025 8 mins
Midday Business News for 14 November 2025.
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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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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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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...
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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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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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November 12, 2025 6 mins
Midday Rural News for 13 November 2025.
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November 12, 2025 1 min
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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November 12, 2025 7 mins
Midday Business News for 13 November 2025
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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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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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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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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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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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November 11, 2025 7 mins
Midday Rural News for 12 November 2025.
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November 11, 2025 2 mins
The Ferns beat Scotland 80-48 in the second test in Glasgow in their final tune up before facing a tough England side.
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