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12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 8 October 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Education Review Office says school attendance it back to pre-covid levels, but there is still some work that needs to be done. The principal of Auckland's Edgewater College, Louise Addison spoke… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Tory Whanau criticised media and fellow council members in her valedictory speech. Reporter Bill Hickman spoke to Charlotte Cook following her remarks. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick discusses the alleged incident which took place at Winston Peters' house on Monday night; There has been a decrease in smokers globally, but… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Changes to an agreement with the government may mean fewer deliveries and less service points. NZ Post CEO David Walsh spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.There has been a decrease in smokers globally, but e-cigarette usage is going up. University of Otago public health Professor, Janet Hoek spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 7 October 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sports News for 7 October 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 7 October 2025 Audio

12:18 PM.Political Reporter Lillian Hanly has been across Tuesday's political developments, including an incident at Winston Peters' home on Monday night. Audio

12:10 PM.Chloe Swarbrick responds to alleged attack on Winston Peters home Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the family of the New Zealanders detained for taking part in a flotilla to get aid into Gaza speak out. Eighteen and 19-year-olds whose parents have a combined income of more than… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Metlink has said that the driver of a bus that crashed through a fence at a Wellington home was suffering a medical episode, but is now doing okay. Senior operations manager Paul Tawharu spoke with… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.44 percent of New Zealanders say mental health is the biggest challenge facing young people today, according to a new report from IPSOs. Their New Zealand manager Carin Hercock spoke with Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.Midday Rural News. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News. Audio

12:14 PM.Trade unions have said that changes to the JobSeeker benefit locking out most 18 to 19 year olds will hurt young people. Economist Craig Renney spoke with Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Family of the New Zealanders detained for taking part in a flotilla to get aid into Gaza have spoken at an event organised by the Green Party. RNZ Reporter Victor Walters spoke with Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, protestors gathered outside Foreign Minister Winston Peters' home in Auckland on Thursday night in support of those on board the Global Sumud Flotilla; The home of the ASB Classic… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The Wānaka man with more than 400 tractors is parting with some of his prized collection. Allan Dippie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News. Audio

12:16 PM.The Commerce Commission has told a popular bargain retailer to stop selling children's car seats over safety concerns. Competition, Fair Trading, and Credit General Manager Vanessa Horne spoke to… Read more Audio