Midday Report

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

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

Midday Business News for 13 November 2025 Audio

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

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

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