Midday Report

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… Read more Audio

RNZ Reporter Blessen Tom spoke to Charlotte Cook following the Indian pop star's gig in Tamaki Makaurau. Audio

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… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 14 November 2025. Audio

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

Midday Business News for 14 November 2025. Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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… Read more Audio

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. Audio

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… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 13 November 2025. Audio