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Midday Rural News for 23 May 2025
Midday Rural News for 23 May 2025 Audio
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Midday Sports News for 23 May 2025
18 minutes agoTeam New Zealand is rejecting criticism from two America's Cup challengers accusing it of a lack of transparency in naming Naples as 2027 Cup venue Audio
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Midday Business News for 23 May 2025
Midday Business News for 23 May 2025 Audio
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Best Start tax credit to be income-tested
More than 60,000 families will be worse off as a result of a move to income-test the Best Start tax credit in the first year of a baby's life. Leading expert in parental leave and financial wellbeing… Audio
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Govt to income test teens' benefits against parents' income
Social Development Minister Louise Upston announced 18 and 19-year-olds would now have their Jobseeker and emergency benefits tested against their parents' incomes. Nelson-based beneficiary advocate… Audio
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The week that was
11:45 am todayComedians te Radar and Michele A'Court look at some of the funnier stories of the week, including the small city of Carmel-by-the-Sea in California, which requires visitors to get an official permit… Audio
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Sports commentator Sam Ackerman
11:30 am todaySam looks at Auckland FC's date with destiny, Moana Pasifika are the buzz of Super Rugby and the "Enhanced Games" inaugural competition. Audio
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New music with Jeremy Taylor
11:05 am todayJeremy Taylor from Slowboat Records plays "joyful, spritely" pop from Robert Forster, former Go-Betweens co-frontman's new album; an indie rock debut from Auckland group, Bub; and he celebrates the… Audio
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Around the motu: Samantha Gee in Nelson
10:45 am todayThe government is yet to confirm Nelson Hospital's redevelopment Budget, the Maori Queen makes first official visit to Whakatu and Te Tauihu. Audio
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Book review: The Names by Florence Knapp
10:35 am todayLaura Caygill reviews The Names by Florence Knapp published by Hachette Audio
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Game Changers: how board games are making a comeback
10:05 am todayBoard games can be the subject of pure delight or intense anger - some people play them every week; others flat-out refuse. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 23 May 2025
In today's episode, the Finance Minister, Nicola Willis, has described the Budget as responsible, and what governments do to avoid austerity, Labour's Finance spokesperson says the government's… Audio
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Pacific news: geopolitics, military operations and deep-sea
9:45 am todaySamoa's PM warns of growing geopolitical interest in the Pacific, increased military operations in West Papua. Audio
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Putting the fun in maths
9:30 am todayPolymath founders have their game being used in half of New Zealand's primary schools. Audio
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Budget 2025: Finance Minister Nicola Willis
9:05 am todayFinance Minister Nicola Willis on the choices and trade-offs in yesterday's budget. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
8:53 am todayIt's Friday so we cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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Auckland FC one win away from A-League final
8:49 am todayAuckland FC are one win away from an historic A-League grand final. Felicity Reid has this report. Audio
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Three women battle it out for APRA Best Country Song
8:42 am todayIt's a big night on Friday in Gore - the town is hosting the annual Country Music Honours. Three women singer songwriters are in the running for the 2025 APRA Best Country Music Song. Head of the… Audio
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Sports Chat for 23 May 2025
8:35 am todayAn update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio
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Te Pāti Māori leaders absent from house during Budget
An interesting subplot to Thursday's Budget, and the Parliamentary debate after it, was the absence of the Te Pāti Māori leaders from the house. Māori News Journalist Pokere Paewai reports. Audio
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Do KiwiSaver changes leave you better or worse off?
KiwiSaver changes announced in the Budget have captured a lot of attention. But will they leave us better off, worse off, or much the same? Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
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Finance Minister frames Budget as 'responsible' with something in it for everyone
Finance Minister Nicola Willis told Morning Report that while the Budget is responsible, it has something for every New Zealander. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir and RNZ's business editor Gyles… Audio
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Sports News for 23 May 2025
8:07 am todayChristchurch will host the South Island's first ever Australian Supercars event from next year. Audio