Midday Report for Thursday 20 November 2025

1:45 PM.The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month; Anti-stalking campaigners are… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.Thursday marked National Celebrant's Day. The Celebrant's Association vice-president Brenda Chapman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:44 PM.A major study into water fluoridation in the U.S has been published. The study looks at the cognitive effect of fluoridation and looks at data over 40 years. Professor of Sociology at the University… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:29 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:20 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:16 PM.Anti-stalking campaigners are delighted it's now a crime but are worried about the law's implementation and the trust in the police. Leonie Morris from Aotearoa Free from Stalking spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The coalition government has announced a ban on new patients accessing gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogues - also known as puberty blockers - from next month. Professional Association for… Read more Audio