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12:15 PM.The government is making it easier for primary and intermediate teachers coming to New Zealand to apply for residency faster. Immigration and Education Minister Erica Stanford spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:10 PM.The government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors. The Royal New Zealand College of General… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Antarctica New Zealand is looking for a crew of 40 to join Scott Base for the 2025/26 research season. General Manager for Antarctic Operations Mike Shapland spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Ukraine's ambassador to New Zealand says Ukraine is defiant against Russia and will continue to fight, as the country marks the third anniversary of the Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Ambassador Vasyl… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 24 February 2025. Audio

12:29 PM.The Black Ferns Sevens will play Fiji in the final of the Vancouver leg of the world series after a comprehensive 29-19 win over arch rivals Australia in the semi finals. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 24 February 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.A former gang member is pleasantly surprised by the behaviour during the first three months of the new gang patch ban. Life member of the Black Power and community advocate Denis O'Reilly spoke to… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Commerce and Consumer Affairs Minister Andrew Bayly has resigned his ministerial positions after what he says was an "animated discussion" that ended with him placing a hand on a staffer's arm… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances and can no longer lean as heavily on the US, teacher shortages are so dire that principals… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.On Monday, the finest kapa haka groups from around Aotearoa will converge on New Plymouth for Te Matatini - the largest haka tournament in the world. Te Matatini chief executive Carl Ross spoke to… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Electric Avenue, the two-day festival is expected to see 70,000 people come through the gates, with dozens of artists including Shapeshifter, The Prodigy, and Khruangbin performing. Organiser Callam… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Excitement in the hemp sector today. Audio

12:28 PM.World IBF heavyweight champion Briton Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his title defence against Joseph Parker in Saudi Arabia this weekend after falling ill. Audio

12:20 PM.Telecommunications company Spark isn't doing so well. Audio

12:15 PM.Teacher shortages are so dire that principals are being pulled in to cover classes, as the Ministry of Education admits it made an error when estimating demand. Otautau School principal and president… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The Defence Minister says New Zealand must contribute more to global defence alliances, and can no longer lean as heavily on the US. Reporter Phil Pennington spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, new figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets, the New Zealand government is aware and… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.The New Zealand Drug Foundation has created a guideline for medicinal cannabis use in the workforce. New Zealand Drug Foundation executive director Sarah Helm spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:43 PM.Verbal submission on the Treaty Principles Bill have continued today and attracted some strong korero from those presenting. Maori issues reporter Pokere Paewai spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:33 PM.Midday Rural News for 20 Feburary 2025. Audio

12:20 PM.Air New Zealand profits are struggling with headwinds. Audio

12:15 PM.The New Zealand government is aware and monitoring three Chinese navy ships sailing east of Sydney. ABC defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:12 PM.New figures show there has been no significant change in child poverty rates, and the government has missed all its child poverty targets. Chief Children's Commissioner Dr Claire Achmad spoke to… Read more Audio