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12:11 PM.Auckland marae are worried about future funding as the government puts a hold on new contracts in the wake of the Manurewa Marae election inquiry. South Auckland's Papakura Marae Chief executive Tony… Read more Audio

1:59 PM.In today's episode, the government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached, the Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.The amount of Kiwis choosing to dine out or get food delivered to their doors is in decline. Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.In the Cook Islands, hundreds of people have taken to the streets to protest a partnership agreement the Prime Minister Mark Brown signed with China. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 18 February 2025. Audio

12:29 PM.Auckland FC captain Hiroki Sakai has signed on for another season with the table-topping A-League football club. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 18 February 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.The Independent Police Conduct Authority is calling for new laws that control how public protests are policed. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The government is open to sending soldiers to Ukraine as peacekeepers if a ceasefire is reached. Wayne Mapp was the defence minister between 2008 and 2011 and he spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute, the Cook Islands Prime Minister will be returning to public protests on Monday after his… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Conclave, a film about the power struggle behind the election of a pope has won best picture at the 78th British Academy Film Awards, the BAFTAs. Movie critic Dom Corry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.A homicide investigation has been launched in Hastings after a death following a group fight at the weekend. Hawkes Bay reporter Alexa Cook spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 17 February 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps are confident they can overcome Pakistan for a third straight time as they gear up for their opening game of the Champions Trophy. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 17 February 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Cook Islands Prime Minister will be returning to public protests on Monday after his visit to China to sign a controversial agreement. RNZ Pacific's Caleb Fotheringham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A New Zealand-born teenager's deportation to India has been put on hold at the last minute. Daman Kumar's lawyer Alastair McClymont spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:59 PM.In today's episode, the Director-General of Health Diana Sarfati becomes the third health boss in a week to resign - we speak with our health reporter Ruth Hill. More than 200 jobs have been axed from… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.Love it or hate it - Valentines Day is here - and with it comes the potential for plenty of spending. Hospitality NZ's chief executive Steve Armitage spoke with Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Paper mill workers in Tokoroa are reeling today after the owner of the Kinleith Mill confirmed 230 jobs will be axed from its paper division. Staff were called to the meeting at the mill this morning… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday rural news for 14 February 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps will again be without Rachin Ravindra for tonight's one-day Tri-Series final against Pakistan in Karachi. Audio

12:19 PM.There's finally been some growth in the manufacturing sector. Audio

12:14 PM.More than 200 jobs in Tokoroa have been lost as the Kinleith Mill closes its paper production division Mill owners Oji Fibre Solutions signalled last year that it was considering closing the paper… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The third health boss in a week has confirmed they will be promptly stepping down. The Director-General of Health, Diana Sarfati's resignation today follows the chief executive, Margie Apa's immediate… Read more Audio