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12:43 PM.The Justice Select Committee has been hearing submissions on changes to the Marine and Coastal Area Act, which will make it harder for Maori to make customary claims on coastlines. RNZ's Maori News… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 30 October 2024 Audio

12:28 PM.England prop Joe Marler has added fuel to the fire ahead of the test against the All Blacks at Twickenham on Sunday morning, calling for the the haka to be dropped claiming the pre-match tradition is… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 30 October 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.With the trial of the man accused of murdering Christchurch woman Yanfei Bao now in its second week, attention has now turned to her cellphone. RNZ reporter Anna Sargent spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The Associate Education Minister says he wants to give attendance services more money in a bid to tackle the growing truancy crisis. David Seymour spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the public have been warned about a large number of people connected to the Mongrel Mob who have travelled to the Hutt Valley at the weekend to attend a vice presidents funeral… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.Skin cancer researchers want sunscreen to be made cheaper by either removing GST or providing sunscreen on prescription. University of Otago researcher in skin cancer prevention Dr Bronwen McNoe spoke… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Police have announced a $100,000 reward for information about the killing of Arthur Easton almost 40 years ago in Auckland. RNZ reporter Melanie Earley spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 29 October 2024 Audio

12:28 PM.The White Ferns are determined to cap a stellar few weeks of cricket with a series win in India. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 29 October 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.The public have been warned about a large number of people connected to the Mongrel Mob who travelled to the area at the weekend to attend a vice president's funeral on Tuesday. Inspector Shaun… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The Police Minister is confident officers have the power and resources to control a large gang tangi in Lower Hutt and Porirua on Tuesday despite reports of disruption and intimidation. Police… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, St John's responds to calls for stab proof vests to be made widely available as police withdraw from mental health callouts; wild weather is set to continue over the long weekend… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A suspected rogue wallaby has not been found in Southland, despite an extensive search involving dogs and drones near the Waiau River in Te Anau. Environment Southland biosecurity and biodiversity… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.There's a big weekend of sport on the horizon, rugby, cricket, netball, league, basketball, football, F1, and much, much more happening. Ben Strang spoke to RNZ sports reporter Joe Porter. Audio

12:37 PM.Midday Rural News for 25 October 2024 Audio

12:25 PM.Midday Business News for 25 October 2024 Audio

12:20 PM.Stormy weather and strong winds in the Capital has disrupted dozens of flights over the past 12 hours. Forty flights have been cancelled in and out of Wellington last night and this morning… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The Ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed while attending mental health callouts if stab proof vests aren't made widely available to members. St John Integrated Operations Centre… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Police have named the person they are still searching for in the fatal bus attack in the Auckland suburb of Onehunga yesterday; Lower Hutt locals are fed up with the stench coming… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.For the first time, a reo adaptation of a Disney film will be released at the same time as its English counterpart. Moana 2 and Moana 2 Reo Maori will both be released in cinemas on November the 28th… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Seaview business owners say their complaints are falling on deaf ears at the council, with the stench still unbearable from the local wastewater treatment plant. Those who live and work in the seaside… Read more Audio

12:38 PM.Midday Rural News for 24 October 2024 Audio