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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.

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Midday Business News for 18 December 2025 17.12.2025 7:51

News from the business sector.

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns 17.12.2025 3:06

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Contract for FluTracking tool not renewed by Ministry of Health 17.12.2025 6:18

The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator, Dr Craig Dalton from the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Calls for law change over helicopter rescue missions 17.12.2025 5:43

Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues. Martin Campbell, Professional Firefighters Union vice president spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 December 2025 17.12.2025 13:33

The Crown is returning more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori in the top of the South Island - ending what's thought to be the country's longest running property dispute; Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings; The funerals of the victims of Sunday's terrorist attack have begun; The cherry-pit-spit na...

Cherry-pit-spit Nationals take place in Cromwell 16.12.2025 2:56

The cherry-pit-spit nationals take place in Cromwell on December 28th. Organiser, Anthea Lawrence spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Funerals for victims of Bondi terror attack begin 16.12.2025 1:12

The funerals of the victims of Sunday's terrorist attack have begun. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook is in Sydney and spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Rural News 16.12.2025 6:33

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Midday Sports News for 17 December 2025 16.12.2025 2:11

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Midday Business News for 17 December 2025 16.12.2025 7:24

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Warnings of possible bus driver shortage in Wellington 16.12.2025 4:48

Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings. Greater Wellington Regional Council public transport committee chair Ros Connelly spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Crown returns more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori 16.12.2025 4:39

The Crown is returning more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori in the top of the South Island - ending what's thought to be the country's longest running property dispute. Kerensa Johnston from Te Here-a-Nuku - Making the Tenths Whole spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025 16.12.2025 14:58

27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy; Thieves have been ripping up Gisborne's botanical gardens, pinching everything from roses and freshly planted grasses...

Plant theft increasing at Gisborne's botanical gardens 15.12.2025 2:38

Thieves have been ripping up Gisborne's botanical gardens, pinching everything from roses and freshly planted grasses to established cherry trees. The council's liveable spaces manager, Tyler Kirk spoke to Lauren Crimp.

New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment 15.12.2025 2:54

The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Rural News 15.12.2025 6:28

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Midday Sport 15.12.2025 2:04

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Midday Business News 15.12.2025 8:12

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Consumer NZ: Shoppers should be paying less in card surcharges 15.12.2025 3:25

Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges. Its Campaigns Manager Jessica Walker spoke to Lauren Crimp.

27 people remain in hospital following Bondi terror attack 15.12.2025 4:40

27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Bondi.

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025 15.12.2025 15:19

Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of incompetence and negligence; Web caption; From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year...

Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today 14.12.2025 5:22

From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor from the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago and spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Rural News for 15 December 2025 14.12.2025 6:47

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

Midday Sports News for 15 December 2025 14.12.2025 1:57

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Midday Business News for 15 December 2025 14.12.2025 8:31

The latest news from RNZ's business team.