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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner from 26 January.
Monday to Friday, Midday - 1pm
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Wednesday, 26 November 2025
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Govt hopes regional councils will be gone within two years
The government hopes regional councils will be gone within two years, under changes announced yesterday. Independent policy analyst and researcher, Jeff McNeil spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Mother sentenced to 17 years jail for murdering her children
26 Nov 2025The mother who murdered her children and hid them in suitcases has been sentenced to at least 17 years jail. RNZ Reporter Finn Blackwell was in court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Tuesday, 25 November 2025
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025The Post is reporting the government is set to announce local government reforms which would mean dissolving regional councils; A report by The New Zealand Initiative says As will soon overtake Bs as… Read more Audio
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West Auckland BMX club fire may have been deliberately lit
25 Nov 2025A west-Auckland volunteer BMX club has had its canteen destroyed in a fire that appears to have been deliberately lit yesterday afternoon. Club president Gareth Lauchlan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Heart Kids NZ says it knows nothing of fundraising event
25 Nov 2025A health charity has gone public with concerns it knows nothing about a fundraising event planning to take donations in its name. Heart Kids NZ Chief Executive David Pimblott spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Midday Rural News for 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
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Midday Business News for 25 November 2025
25 Nov 2025The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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"Grade inflation" could undermine trust in higher education
25 Nov 2025A report by The New Zealand Initiative says As will soon overtake Bs as the most common university grade - and not in a good way. Universities New Zealand Chief Executive Chris Whelan spoke to… Read more Audio
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Report: Government considers disestablishing regional councils
25 Nov 2025The Post is reporting the government is set to announce local government reforms which would mean dissolving regional councils. South Wairarapa Mayor - Dame Fran Wilde spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Monday, 24 November 2025
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025
24 Nov 2025A KiwiSaver provider says that while National's proposed contribution rate increase is positive, the scheme's incentives need to be front and centre in discussions leading into next year's election; A… Read more Audio
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Cleaner finds $20,000 while vacuuming chairs
24 Nov 2025A cleaner tidying up some dusty old chairs at a Wellington property has stumbled across the find of a lifetime, $20,000. Massive Property Services co owner, Loll spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner from 26 January.
Monday to Friday, Midday - 1pm
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Presented by Charlotte Cook.