Midday Report for Thursday 13 November 2025

1:45 PM.A new bowel cancer report shows people under 50 are more likely to be diagnosed in the more serious stages of the disease than older people; Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A rare geomagnetic storm last night created a spectacular display of aurora in the night skies. One of those watching was Tuhura Otago Museum's director Dr Ian Griffin. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.The New Zealand Dental Association is calling for more dentist trainees to ensure people can see a dentist as and when they need to. Its director of dental policy, Dr Robin Whyman spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 13 November 2025. Audio

12:27 PM.Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says it's a challenge countering a West Indies side who "deal in boundaries" and wants his bowlers to be clever in this afternoon's series decider. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 13 November 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are on alert after an arts and craft product were found to contain asbestos. Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment product safety… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A new bowel cancer report shows people under 50 are more likely to be diagnosed in the more serious stages of the disease than older people. Bowel Cancer NZ chief executive, Peter Huskinson spoke to… Read more Audio