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12:36 PM.The Canterbury's regional council has paused some of its planning projects, while it waits for guidance from central Government. Audio

12:27 PM.England have dismissed New Zealand for 348 early on day two of the first cricket test in Christchurch. Audio

12:21 PM.Has consumer confidence has climbed out of a deep hole? Audio

12:16 PM.The Dental Association is disappointed the Whangārei District Council has rejected a Ministry of Health directive to add fluoride to its water supply, pointing to the high level of oral health needs… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.A report from the Waitangi Tribunal has found the coalition government's decision to disestablish the Māori Health Authority breached treaty principles, and was based on political ideology, rather… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing gang patches at the tangi of a prominent Mongrel Mob member in Tauranga this morning, the head of the Covid-19 Royal… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.Only half of this year's graduating nurses have been offered jobs by Health NZ - forcing some to look overseas for work. Kerri Nuku is the Kaiwhakahaere at NZNO and she spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.The head of the Covid-19 Royal Commission of Inquiry has criticised the scale of lockdowns and vaccine mandates, suggesting they were too broad and too harsh. University of Canterbury Professor… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 28 November 2024 Audio

12:27 PM.First Test at Hagley Oval in Christchurch Ben Stokes won the toss for England and decided to bowl first. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 28 November 2024 Audio

12:12 PM.Three Mongrel Mob members have been arrested for wearing gang patches at the tangi of a prominent Mongrel Mob member in Tauranga on Thursday morning. Ripeka Timutimu from Aukaha News spoke to… Read more Audio

1:19 PM.In today's episode, the Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent, Wellington's public transport fares are increasing by more than 70 percent… Read more Audio

12:50 PM.A trade expert says the government needs consider the trade repercussions of joining Pillar Two of AUKUS. Former diplomat Stephen Jacobi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:46 PM.A trade expert says the government needs consider the trade repercussions of joining Pillar Two of AUKUS. Former diplomat Stephen Jacobi spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The Public Service Association says Te Whatu Ora is proposing to axe nearly 1500 jobs. PSA National Health Sector Lead Ashok Shankar spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 27 November 2024. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps have well and truly moved on from their historic tour of India and now have England in their sights. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 27 November 2024. Audio

12:18 PM.The capital is just one of many places across Aotearoa where bus and train prices are set to increase with the transport agency asking councils to hit higher revenue targets. Greater Wellington… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The Associate Health Minister is confident New Zealand can reduce the number of smokers to 5 percent of the population by the end of next year - despite new figures showing quitting rates have… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, leaders across the political spectrum are paying tribute to former National Party Minister Nikki Kaye, who has died at the age of 44 after a long battle with cancer, the government… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Wellingtonians are having their say about the city council's plans to slash hundreds of millions of dollars worth of projects from its 10-year budget. Wellington issues reporter Nick James spoke to… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A damning report could mean the end of NCEA level one with the government poised to make significant changes to the qualification. Rangitoto College Principal Patrick Gale spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 26 November 2024. Audio