Midday Report Podcast Options

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:19 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.Parents who have the potentially contaminated asbestos sand in their homes want more guidelines as to how to manage the substance. Mother Janelle Hill spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Air New Zealand cabin crew have voted to strike, but it's not clear when or for how long. E Tu Union spokesperson Michael Wood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father; There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.IT issues at Wellington Regional Hospital are putting patient care at risk and extending wait times, according to clinicians at the hospital. Sarah Dalton, the executive director of the Association Of… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Plans for two new tunnels for Wellington's SH1 have been revealed with a total cost of up to $4 billion. Wellington's Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:30 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:20 PM.The latest news for RNZ's business team. Audio

12:15 PM.There is concern the potential cost to early childhood centres to remove and dispose of asbestos could be prohibitive. Simon Laube, Chief Executive of the Early Childhood Council spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father. RNZ's Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:12 PM.Schools make contact with ministry over contamination fears,Te Pati Maori divisions show no signs of mending, New study finds dozens of new marine species, and Diljit Dosanjh performs at Auckland's… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.RNZ Reporter Blessen Tom spoke to Charlotte Cook following the Indian pop star's gig in Tamaki Makaurau. Audio

12:42 PM.A four-year study just published in the international journal Micropaleontology has recorded 57 new species of small marine animals from around the world. The leader of the study, and retired Auckland… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 14 November 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Big change for the Black Ferns' coming, following Bunting's decision not to seek reappointment for 2026. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 14 November 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have made contact over possible asbestos contamination from two coloured play sands. Kapakapanui School principal Craig… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Barbs between Te Pati Maori and its now excluded faction have not stopped - the latest in a string of back and forths claims the now ousted pair never tried to steal the leadership. Associate… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.A new bowel cancer report shows people under 50 are more likely to be diagnosed in the more serious stages of the disease than older people; Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A rare geomagnetic storm last night created a spectacular display of aurora in the night skies. One of those watching was Tuhura Otago Museum's director Dr Ian Griffin. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.The New Zealand Dental Association is calling for more dentist trainees to ensure people can see a dentist as and when they need to. Its director of dental policy, Dr Robin Whyman spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 13 November 2025. Audio