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Time out: The sport CEOs throwing in the towel
19 Dec 2025It's been a huge week in New Zealand sport - but not so much for action on the field. This morning news broke of the resignation of New Zealand Cricket chief executive Scott Weenick, which comes less… Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 19 December 2025
19 Dec 2025We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why; Whitney Hansen will take… Audio
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Study finds why people swear more when playing sports
19 Dec 2025We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why. Dr Stephens spoke to… Audio
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Midday Rural News for 19 December 2025
News from the rural farming sector. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 19 December 2025
19 Dec 2025NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned after a falling out with the organisation's board. Audio
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Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach
19 Dec 2025Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece. Hansen spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Government to provide more support in fight against hornets
19 Dec 2025The government has put more support into eradicating the yellow-legged hornets found on Auckland's North Shore. Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio
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Nota Bene: The virgin Mary had a baby boy
19 Dec 2025Nota Bene: The virgin Mary had a baby boy Audio
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Stevin Creegan and his Harley riding service dog, Loki
19 Dec 2025When Stevin Creegan gets on his Harley Davison to go on a ride, his best mate Loki is always along for the journey. Audio
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Kiwi Elvis tribute artist bound for Australian competition
19 Dec 202521-year-old Elvis tribute artist Taurean Kenny Mill from Upper Hutt, is gearing up to travel to Queensland to compete in the Parkes Elvis Festival competition. Audio
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Haere Ra 2025
19 Dec 2025Nota Bene sing Christmas songs live in studio, and Kathryn looks back on 2025 with panelists te Radar, Irene Pink, Sam Ackerman and Kirsten Zemke. Audio
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The many roles of screen legend Sir Sam Neill
19 Dec 2025He's been considered one for years - but last month Sir Sam Neill was officially designated a Screen Legend. The honour marking his stellar fifty year career was handed out at the New Zealand Screen… Audio
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Jeremy Taylor's favourite music of 2025
19 Dec 2025Slowboat Record's Jeremy Taylor picks his favourite music from the year, from Aotearoa and the world. Audio
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Political party leaders Christmas messages to Kiwis
19 Dec 2025Before they head off for summer, the Morning Report team asked the leaders of each of the political parties what their message to New Zealanders was this Christmas. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Friday 19 December
Finance minister Nicola Willis has ended the year on a high with a surprise 1.1% increase in GDP for the most recent quarter; Gloriavale's leaders have announced they'll challenge the forced closure… Audio
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Wellingtonian takes to the field for Thai women's football team
19 Dec 2025South East Asia's biggest sporting event winds up tomorrow, and playing for the Thai women's side has been Wellington's Natalie Olson. Audio
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Simon Olliver record breaking ocean swimmer
19 Dec 2025It took him more than a decade - but earlier this year Simon Olliver achieved the incredible feat of becoming the oldest person to complete the gruelling Oceans Seven swim. Audio
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Haere Ra 2025
19 Dec 2025Kathryn and commentators look back on the year in politics, business, the economy and science. Audio
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Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
19 Dec 2025We crossed the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
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The rural posties helping Santa this Christmas
19 Dec 2025Country Life producer Gianina Schwanecke tagged along with a rural postie making the rounds ahead of Christmas. Audio
