Midday Report for Friday 21 November 2025

1:45 PM.Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team; Auckland Pride is among a group of… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The NZEI teachers union has asked the government to take accountability and shoulder the "large and unforeseen costs" of removing asbestos-tainted sand used in schools and Early Childhood Education… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:28 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.Auckland Pride is among a group of organisations preparing to take legal action over the Minister for Sport and Recreation's decision to direct Sport New Zealand to remove its guidelines for… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Police say they have enough evidence to lay manslaughter charges towards officials involved in the Pike River disaster, according to the families' legal team. Nigel Hampton KC spoke to Charlotte Cook.