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12:39 PM.Midday Rural News for 12 February 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The push to create a Super Rugby draft is gaining momentum, with Chiefs midfielder Anton Lienert-Brown the latest All Black to throw his support behind the idea. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 12 February 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.The government has released a series of draft proposals which it says may help level the playing field for local media against international competitors. Political reporter Giles Dexter spoke to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A manhunt is underway in Palmerston North for a man who aimed a firearm at a police officer on Tuesday night, before fleeing the scene. Inspector Ross Grantham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

In today’s episode, new polling suggests half the country thinks the Government is going in the wrong direction and that the economy will continue to deteriorate, US President Donald Trump has just… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A Haast man got the surprise of his life on Sunday when he caught a giant marlin, while fishing near Jackson Bay. Ryan Mawdsley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:44 PM.Whether retirees should be able to leave the country for long period of time while receiving the pension has become a hot topic this week. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 11 February 2025 Audio

12:26 PM.New Zealand Rugby has launched legal action against major sponsor INEOS claiming the global petrochemical has pulled out midway through a six year sponsorship deal. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 11 February 2024 Audio

12:16 PM.US President Donald Trump has just announced 25 percent tariffs on all steel and aluminium imported into the US. Sense Partners economist John Ballingall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.New polling suggests half the country thinks the government is going in the wrong direction and that the economy will continue to deteriorate. Political scientist at Victoria University associate… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 February 2025 Audio

12:46 PM.It's Superbowl Sunday in the US, where the half-time show is arguably a bigger deal than the actual sport. Sports reporter Jaimie Wall spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:42 PM.Coffee drinkers beware, the price of your daily cup could shoot up to $10. Wellington-based Flight Coffee director Richard Corney spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 10 February 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The defending champion Kansas City Chiefs are moments away from starting their bid for an unprecedented "three-peat" of NFL titles in today's Superbowl 59 in New Orleans and tight end Travis Kelce… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 10 February 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.A Whangārei-based hāpu are going back to court, again, for the latest in a legal saga spanning 30 years. Hāpu kaikorero Nicki Wakefield spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:11 PM.New rules for so-called 'golden visas' attracting wealthy investors mean some people will only need to be in the country for one week a year to gain residency. RNZ business editor Gyles Beckford spoke… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, locals are concerned about a meeting the Cook Islands Prime Minister is holding with China, and there are wider geopolitical concerns too; the founding chief executive of Health… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The annual Superstock Teams Champs is on this weekend, the biggest event on Palmerston North's calendar. Charlotte speaks with Palmerston North Speedway Promoter Bruce Robertson. Audio

12:42 PM.Health New Zealand's founding chief executive Fepulea'i Margie Apa has resigned - four months before her contract ends - with the blessing of the Health Commissioner. Charlotte gets the latest from… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 7 February 2024 Audio