Midday Report for Monday 20 October 2025

1:45 PM.Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts; Local… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.A number of school principals are boycotting an education curriculum roadshow, starting in Christchurch today. Stephanie Madden from NZEI spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:27 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:19 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team Audio

12:15 PM.LGNZ says an unprecedented number of votes were cast on election day. Electoral Reform Working Group chair, Nick Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Inflation has edged to a 15-month-high on the back of higher rents, rates, electricity, and food, touching the top of the Reserve Bank's target band but unlikely to prevent further rate cuts. Gyles… Read more Audio