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12:43 PM.An academic involved in the process of creation of Sport NZ's guidelines for making community sport more inclusive for transgender people, says it's disappointing they've now been scrapped. University… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 24 July 2025 Yes, that's from an NZX dairy analyst who says there were record volumes of milk-solids collected nationwide last month - nearly 18 percent more than the same time… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.New Zealand swimmer Lewis Clareburt believes a training regime that includes being set up to fail will benefit him at the World Championships in Singapore next week. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 24 July 2025 Audio

12:13 PM.A year into a four-year contract worth $24 million, the government is wanting more out of the youth mental health programme, Gumboot Friday. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:10 PM.Polytechnics are cutting more than 500 courses and nearly a thousand jobs so they can stand alone financially once mega-institute Te Pūkenga closes. Education correspondent John Gerritsen spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.New Zealand donors are fighting Givealittle for refunds after a fundraising page for people in need in Gaza was shut down over concerns around funding terrorist groups and money laundering. Ciara… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.A top executive in China's meat industry is praising New Zealand's animal welfare. Audio

12:28 PM.There is plenty of support for a change of netball in New Zealand. Audio

12:20 PM.Financial hardship is leading to more KiwiSaver withdrawals. Audio

12:15 PM.A dairy analyst says New Zealanders will have to put up with high butter prices for the time being, until commodity prices and consumer demand subsides. Rabobank senior dairy analyst Michael Harvey… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The family of a man who was killed in a charity boxing event is backing a new recommendation from the coroner, that there needs to be strong legislation to prevent further deaths. Kain Parsons… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe; A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no… Read more Audio

12:48 PM.The winner of season two of the 'Drag Race Down Under' television show has her sights set on a new sparkle - but at a great sacrifice. Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The government's curriculum changes have been described by one school union as chaotic and imploding. Ministry of Education's Acting Hautu, or leader, of its Curriculum Centre Pauline Cleaver spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 22 July 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 22 July 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no reason. Emily Writes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe. Otago University Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Residents in an Auckland North Shore neighbourhood have a literal cat burglar on their hands. Helen North spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.* This audio has been updated for legal reasons. Julia DeLuney's defence says there's no evidence of a breakdown in the relationship between her and her mother, Helen Gregory, that would explain a… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 21 July Audio