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12:29 PM.Moana Pasifika are chasing their first win over the Highlanders. Audio

12:19 PM.The consumer confidence numbers aren't shifting. Audio

12:17 PM.The 32-year-old man accused of killing Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming has pleaded not guilty to her murder. Samantha Gee was at the Blenheim District Court and spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:12 PM.The company that owns Whakaari/White Island has had its conviction relating to the volcano's deadly December 2019 eruption quashed. Whakaari Management's lawyer James Cairney spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Parliamentary terms could be extended from three years to four; some schools are choosing to make their own lunches rather than use the government's programme; breaking news in… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.RNZ's Susan Edmunds is at the scene of a serious incident in Onerahi in Whangarei, where a personal is in a critical condition. Audio

12:36 PM.Taranaki farmers will finally get some support for the extremely dry conditions they are facing. Audio

12:28 PM.Chiefs coach Clayton McMillan will depart New Zealand at the conclusion of the Super Rugby season. Audio

12:20 PM.Tech giant Nvidia releases a hotly-awaited set of results. Audio

12:17 PM.A school making their own kai for students say David Seymour's lunch programme was set up to fail. Carol Shore is the business manager at Waiopehu College, which makes its own lunches for its 500… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Parliamentary terms could be extended from three years to four - if public appetite supports it. Constitutional law expert Graeme Edgeler explains. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens, Australian Defence officials… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.International tourist spending has finally returned to pre-COVID levels according to new data. Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Rebecca Ingram spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.Data from the Real Estate Institute shows the cheapest houses in the country in January were in the West Coast of the South Island, where the median price for the month was $375,000. Money… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 26 February 2025. Audio

12:29 PM.Midday Sports for 26 February 2025 Audio

12:21 PM.Midday Business News for 26 February 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Australian Defence officials believe a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine is accompanying its flotilla of naval ships in the Tasman Sea. The ABC's defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Experts in safety and hostility training are sceptical about the government's potential plans to give people the power to detain fellow citizens. Former police negotiator Lance Burdett spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government is looking to increase prescription supply from three to twelve months in a bid to try and ease the pressure on general practice doctors, the government is making it… Read more Audio

12:55 PM.Germany is set for a change of government, with the initial election results recording a win for right-wing parties, although not everyone is thrilled with the result. Worldwatch's Niva Chittock spoke… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The Forgotten Highway is no longer left behind - as the last stretch of metal road among the State Highway network is sealed in Whangamomona. Whangamomona Hotel owners Vicki and Richard Pratt spoke to… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.The first day of the national kapa haka championships - Te Matatini is well underway - with 14 groups performing on the first day of preliminary competitions. Māori news reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 25 February 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Black Caps are into the Champions Trophy semi-finals with a game to spare but they're determined to finish as top qualifiers from their group and head into knockout rounds unbeaten. Audio