Midday Report

ACT says National's economy commitment three years too late; Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton discusses Ohakune water issues; Wellington second-hand book store's AI mystery.

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This is the story of a Wellington second hand bookstore called Bookhaven. It started getting orders that looked a lot like a shaggy dog story. A Canadian buyer was sending multiple book orders, sometimes minutes apart, for niche texts from the 80s on NZ-specific subjects. With a bit of sleuthing Bookhaven owner Annemarie Thorby reached the conclusion her store had been caught up in the global mach...

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Water supplies to the central North Island town of Ohakune have been turned off after last month's earthquake near Taumarunui likely damaged a major water pipeline. Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Over the weekend, calls were made by National for parties to commit to getting the books back in order in the run up to the election. National yesterday called for Budget Responsibility Rules containing debt and government spending and returning to surplus. ACT says the promise is three years too late. Leader David Seymour spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Retail NZ boss discusses new citizen's arrest laws; Latest from Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji; Lillian Hanly discusses the week in politics.

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RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly stepped in for Patrick Gower on this week's weekly political wrap-up. She spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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Political reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira from the annual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji.

An amendment to the Crimes Act has passed its final reading in Parliament, and it is not being welcomed by retailers. The changes, including expanded citizen's arrest powers, could take effect within a week. This means members of the public could detain someone for any Crimes Act offence. But Retail NZ says the law could do more harm than good. Carolyn Young, Chief Executive of Retail NZ spoke to...

Welcome to Midday Report essentials with Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. In this episode: Labour's unveiled a new plan aimed at small business, promising faster payments, bigger tax write-offs, and less red tape. The party's finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds joins us. After a decade of construction, Auckland's City Rail Link finally has an opening date - Sunday the 13th of September. I spoke to the may...

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It is the last day for Maori to switch their electoral roll, from Maori to General, or vice versa. Doctor Lara Greaves, an associate professor in politics at Victoria University of Wellington spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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Auckland's City Rail Link finally has an opening date. The train tunnel connection under the CBD will open after a decade of construction. Auckland mayor Wayne Brown spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Labour has unveiled a new plan aimed at small business, promising faster payments, bigger tax write-offs, and less red tape. Finance spokesperson Barbara Edmonds spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Brad Olsen discusses latest unemployment figures; Dr Robin Whyman discusses report into Kiwis oral health; The AI technology that's watching babies sleep.

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