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12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 30 January 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Children's Minister has asked Oranga Tamariki to pause its review into service provider contracts, and extend existing contracts until the end of the year. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A Latin American community leader is fielding phone calls from people who are concerned there will be a rise in hostilities against them after New Zealand First ministers made comments about migrant… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Read more Audio

12:55 PM.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the rigours of nearly three-years of war and the toll on Ukrainians underscores the need to bring the conflict rapidly to an end. WorldWatch's Andrew McRae… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Asian communities around New Zealand are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, welcoming in the Year of the Snake. RNZ Asia journalist Ruth Kuo spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.Small communities around Tasman are itching to finally see speed limit reductions, that a government rule delayed. Tasman District mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 29 January 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.Newly crowned ICC women's cricketer of the year, Amelia Kerr, is taking a cautious approach to potential White Ferns captaincy. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 29 January 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.A new by-law proposed by the Waikato District Council is targeting a popular boy racing spot in Horotiu, between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia. Waikato district mayor Jacqui Church spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:10 PM.The Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately. Transport minister Chris Bishop… Read more Audio

2:00 PM.In today's episode, the Prime Minister has hinted the National Party will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with asset sales… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A new Chinese AI app has caused market turmoil in the United States, but could potentially provide new opportunities for other countries looking to dabble in the industry. ElementX co-founder and… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.An expensive young thoroughbred horse has set a new record in Karaka. Audio

12:28 PM.A rejuvenated Steven Adams hopes he can carry his strong form for the Houston Rockets into this afternoon's NBA blockbuster showdown with the champion Boston Celtics. Audio

12:20 PM.Power suppliers are being called on to hold down prices. Audio

12:15 PM.The government is reviewing its development programme with Kiribati after President Taneti Maamau pulled out from the latest meeting with Foreign Minister Winston Peters. Australian National… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The Prime Minister has hinted the National Party will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with asset sales next term… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, a historic select committee process has begun today, as the Justice Committee starts to hear oral submissions on the Treaty Principles Bill, the Northland town of Mangawhai is… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Parts of Dunedin were turned into an 1800s-style Californian town over the weekend as Hollywood heavyweights film a new Netflix drama. Otago local Julie Hall spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The country's oldest sporting event is taking place on Monday - no it's not rugby. Regatta Chairman Commodore Bill Lomas spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 27 January 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.White Ferns allrounder Melie Kerr has been crowned ICC women's T20 cricketer of the year. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 27 January 2025 Audio