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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We’re proud to say we are a female-founded publication. Our top management is also comprised of women who have decades of experience in the legal and media sectors.Our mission is to report the news objectively, concisely, and clearly. We don’t just focus on objectivity—we have the right tools to select our stories among hundreds of topics, without compromising on fact-checking. Our aim is to spread awareness and knowledge and to make media access easier for the public.Founded in 2020, the Cu ...
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'All Eyes on Rafah' slogan spreads across social media
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As Israel presses ahead with its assault on Rafah in southern Gaza, in defiance of international anger over civilian casualties a growing campaign with the slogan "All Eyes on Rafah" has picked up steam. Professor of Marketing Analytics at Massey University Dr Bodo Lang spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Power bills expected to rise to help fund electricity network
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Household power bills are expected to rise by around $15 a month, to allow Transpower to fund investment in the electricity network. Consumer power switch manager Paul Fuge spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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News from the rural farming sector.
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The government is chipping in to help Netball New Zealand fund its radical bid to self-produce a weekly free-to-air broadcast of its domestic league.
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Midday Business News for 29 May 2024
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Population growth has slowed as a result of fewer births and increased migration during the pandemic according to the Census. Deputy Government Statistician Rachael Milicich spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Thunderstorms have rolled quickly through Tamaki Makaurau Wednesday morning bringing rain and severe gales to the city. MetService meterologist Dan Corrigan spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 May 2024
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On today's episode, Wellington Central MP Tamatha Paul says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital, a petition calling for paid healthcare, education and social work training is set to be delivered to parliament, after weeks of unrest in New Caledonia the state of emergency has now ended, and an aviati…
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Aviation law expert on turbulence related injuries
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An aviation law expert says turbulence and in-flight upsets are now the leading causes of airline cabin injuries. Lawyer and former president of Aviation Law Association of Australia and New Zealand Peter Carter spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Kanak perspective on New Caledonia unrest
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While New Caledonia's state of emergency has ended, for the indigenous Kanak population, the struggle is not over; the protests and violence that erupted over controversial electoral reforms also signal wider discontent with France. Joseph Xulué spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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News from the rural farming sector.
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The Rugby Players association threat to break away from the current governance structure is unhelpful says the author of a report recommending a revamp of New Zealand Rugby's structure.
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Midday Business News for Tuesday 28 May
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Petition for paid student placements delivered to parliament
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A petition calling for paid healthcare, education and social work training is set to be delivered to parliament. Paid Placements Aotearoa's Bex Howells spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Job cuts will impact Wellington city says MP
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Wellington Central MP says the extensive job cuts to the public service is carnage and has destroyed the capital. Wellington Central and Green Party MP Tamatha Paul spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 27 May
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On today's episode, excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people, five women are facing murder charges in the Wellington High Court in relation to the death of Karori man Rau Tongia, A leading oncologist fears wait times for cancer treatment…
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Scott Dixon has finished third at the Indy 500, falling less than a second short of his second win at America's biggest race. New Zealand motorsport legend Greg Murphy spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Oncologist on wait times for cancer treatment
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A leading oncologist fears wait times for cancer treatments have become normalised and says patients will face life-threatening delays if staffing issues are not urgently addressed. Oncologist and Professor of Cancer Medicine Dr Chris Jackson spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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News from the rural farming sector.
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Josef Newgarden has won a final lap duel with Pat O'Ward to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 22-years.
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Midday Business News for 27 May 2024
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Five woman face murder charge over death of Rau Tongia in Karori
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Five women are facing murder charges in the Wellington High Court in relation to the death of Karori man Rau Tongia. Reporter Krystal Gibbens spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Huge landslide in Papua New Guinea kills more than 670
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Excavation work is expected to start today at the site of a massive landslide in Papua New Guinea, which is estimated to have killed more than 670 people. Community leader Miok Michael spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 May 2024
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On today's episode, dozens of vessels have been searching for a man believed to have gone overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour Friday morning, a Wellington man en route back from New Caledonia is relieved to be leaving the riot-torn territory, a Dunedin City Councillor says security guards at the bus hub where a 16-year-old was sta…
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Plumes of smoke are visible at Whakaari - White Island after a small eruption on the island. GNS volcanologist Geoff Kilgour spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Dunedin councillor on stabbing that killed teenager
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A Dunedin City Councillor says security guards at the bus hub where a 16-year-old was stabbed need to be trained as youth workers. Dunedin City Councillor Marie Laufiso spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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News from the rural farming sector.
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It hasn't taken long for New Zealand golfer Sam Jones to find his feet on the World Tour.
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Midday Business News for 24 May 2024
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Wellington man relieved to leave New Caledonia
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A Wellington man en route back from New Caledonia is relieved to be leaving the riot-torn territory. Andre Capiez spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Vessels search for man who fell overboard in Wellington Harbour
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Dozens of vessels have been searching for a man believed to have gone overboard from a commuter ferry in Wellington Harbour Friday morning. Reporter Kate Green spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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On today's episode, a New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious, a study has found a significant proportion of new primary teachers do not have the most basic qualifications in science and maths, a new study has found there are more vape retailers in…
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On going flooding across southern Brazil has claimed the lives of more than 150-people, injured hundreds and left 104-missing. World Watch's Andrew McRae spoke with World Vision's impact director for Brazil Louis Corzo.
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Metal detectorist finds AK-74s in Wellington
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An AK-74, shotgun, machete and ammunition stashed deep in the ground was not what an amateur metal detectorist thought he'd find on his first outing. Dan O'Donnell spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Study finds more vape shops in lower socio-economic areas
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A new study has found there are more vape retailers in lower socio-economic areas and in close proximity to schools. University of Canterbury public health expert Dr Matt Hobbs spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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News from the rural farming sector.
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The New Zealand Breakers coach Mody Maor has quit the Auckland based basketball club taking up a job in Asia.
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Midday Business News for 23 May 2024
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Study finds many new primary teachers don't have math quals
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A study has found a significant proportion of new primary teachers do not have the most basic qualifications in science and maths. University of Auckland lecturer in mathematics education Dr Lisa Darragh spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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New Zealander in New Caledonia anxious over wait to evacuate
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A New Zealander stuck in New Caledonia says the lack of communication from the government about when she can be evacuated is making her anxious. Shula Guse spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 22 May 2024
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On today's episode, former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday, an aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling, French President Emmanuel Macron is…
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The annual ACC Rongoā Māori or traditional Māori healing conference has kicked off today with practitioners coming together from around the motu to share ideas. Donna Kerridge spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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French president Emmanuel Macron heads to New Caledonia
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French President Emmanuel Macron is making a surprise trip to New Caledonia to resume talks with local leaders and find a "political solution" to the ongoing crisis. Islands Business Magazine correspondent Nic Maclellan spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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News from the rural farming sector. Dairy farmers around the country will be milking their herds with a smile today because the average price rose 3.3 percent at the global dairy trade auction overnight.
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Provincial Unions say the Players Association's threat to split with New Zealand Rugby if governance reforms don't go ahead is "irresponsible" and "uneccessary".
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Midday Business News for 22 May 2024 Napier Port the country's number four port has rebounded from last year's Cyclone Gabrielle disruption to post an increased profit on higher revenue, an insurance payout, and cruise ship visits.
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Plane passengers to experience more intense turbulence: expert
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An aviation expert says it's likely flight passengers will continue to experience turbulence with increasing intensity while travelling. Aviation expert Peter Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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Former Justice Minister Kiri Allan has pleaded guilty to charges that ended her political career just moments before her trial was set to begin on Wednesday. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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On today's episode, a New Zealand government plane will head to New Caledonia to evacuate the first 50 people from the territory, National MP David MacLeod has been stood down because he didn't declare 19 candidate donations to the Electoral Commission, which he says was an inadvertent error, The Bay of Plenty Regional Council has activated its Flo…
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Environment Southland 'stoked' after no mice found on Stewart Island Rakiura
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Environment Southland are stoked to have found no mice on Stewart Island Rakiura but in their search it's captured almost 30 rats. Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity operations manager Ali Meade spoke to Charlotte Cook.
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