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12:38 PM.Midday Rural News for 1 April 2025 Audio

12:31 PM.NZ rugby has reached a legal settlement with INEOS, after alleging the company had prematurely ended its six-year sponsorship deal, estimated to be valued at $48 million. Audio

12:24 PM.Midday Business News for 1 April 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Increasing power prices will see energy poverty become more widespread as cooler temperatures settle in across the country. Asthma and Respiratory Foundation chief executive Letitia Harding spoke to… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The first RNZ Reid-Research poll has laid bare the razor-sharp race between the coalition and opposition parties. Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, rescuers are still scrambling to find survivors in the rubble across central Myanmar three days after the devastating earthquake, the Maritime Union has met with the Rail Minister… Read more Audio

12:48 PM.A new record has been set on the Te Araroa, the trail covering the length of the country, with one intrepid hiker completing the fastest self-supported journey last week. Billy Meredith spoke to… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The lunches being served in the overhauled school lunch programme are failing basic nutrition standards, according to new research. Health Coalition Aotearoa co-chair Dr Sally Mackay spoke to… Read more Audio

12:38 PM.Midday Rural News for 31 March 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Midday sports for 31 March 2025 Audio

12:23 PM.Midday Business News for 31 March 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.The Maritime Union has met with the Rail Minister to discuss its hopes for two new Cook Strait ferries, ahead of the government's announcement on Monday afternoon. Maritime Union national secretary… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Rescuers are still scrambling to find survivors in the rubble of collapsed buildings across central Myanmar, three days after a devastating 7.7-magnitude earthquake struck. Tearfund chief executive… Read more Audio

1:20 PM.In today's episode, the government is bringing in the Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water, an emergency meeting has been held in Auckland to discuss homelessness, F1 driver Max… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The New Zealand TV series After the Party has scored a nomination in this year's Bafta awards. Robyn Malcolm spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Kiwi F1 driver Liam Lawson has been dumped from the top Red Bull team - but that's not what's making the headlines. Massey University professor of marketing analytics spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 28 March 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.New Zealand Formula One driver Liam Lawson says driving for Red Bull was a childhood dream and being axed is "tough". Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 28 March 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.An emergency hui has been held in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland to address an increase in homelessness and in youth homelessness particularly. Manaaki Rangatahi spokesperson Brooke Stanley spoke to… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The government is bringing in the Commerce Commission to keep an eye on Wellington Water. Wellington issues reporter Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:25 PM.In today's episode, the Greater Wellington Regional Council is seeking assurances from KiwiRail that there won't be further disruptions to rail services on Thursday afternoon, an investigation has… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Christchurch Adventure Park has opened a new ride called 'The Rush'. Engineer Chris Allington spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Students are the University of Otago are facing unprecedented levels of food insecurity, with the university moving to provide food pantries to support their Dunedin students. Student Services… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.Farm owners are being encouraged to look after their contract milkers as the drought continues. Audio