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12:45 PM.RNZ Reporter Blessen Tom spoke to Charlotte Cook following the Indian pop star's gig in Tamaki Makaurau. Audio

12:42 PM.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

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 14 November 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Big change for the Black Ferns' coming, following Bunting's decision not to seek reappointment for 2026. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 14 November 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.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

12:11 PM.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

1:45 PM.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

12:45 PM.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

12:40 PM.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

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 13 November 2025. Audio

12:27 PM.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. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 13 November 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.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… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.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… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.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… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.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. Audio

12:42 PM.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. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 12 November 2025. Audio

12:27 PM.The Ferns beat Scotland 80-48 in the second test in Glasgow in their final tune up before facing a tough England side. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 12 November 2025. Audio

12:13 PM.Labour's Ginny Andersen spoke to Charlotte Cook about damning findings of serious misconduct and a what the Commissioner is calling a coverup at the highest levels of NZ Police. Audio

12:11 PM.The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Gang membership will automatically disqualify someone from holding a firearms licence, as part of changes to the Arms Act announced by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee; The Nurses Union is… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The National Iwi Chairs Forum and a group of national education organisations have launched a petition in protest of the government's changes to the Education and Training Act. Rahui Papa from the… Read more Audio