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12:27 PM.Black Caps captain Mitchell Santner says it's a challenge countering a West Indies side who "deal in boundaries" and wants his bowlers to be clever in this afternoon's series decider. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 13 November 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are on alert after an arts and craft product were found to contain asbestos. Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment product safety… Read more Audio

12:10 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. Bowel Cancer NZ chief executive, Peter Huskinson spoke to… Read more Audio

1:15 PM.The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing; A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The North Island is set to be hit by heavy rain, strong winds and even thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. MetService meteorologist, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to ongoing gang tensions in the Hawke's Bay town. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

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

12:27 PM.The Ferns beat Scotland 80-48 in the second test in Glasgow in their final tune up before facing a tough England side. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 12 November 2025. Audio

12:13 PM.Labour's Ginny Andersen spoke to Charlotte Cook about damning findings of serious misconduct and a what the Commissioner is calling a coverup at the highest levels of NZ Police. Audio

12:11 PM.The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Gang membership will automatically disqualify someone from holding a firearms licence, as part of changes to the Arms Act announced by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee; The Nurses Union is… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The National Iwi Chairs Forum and a group of national education organisations have launched a petition in protest of the government's changes to the Education and Training Act. Rahui Papa from the… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.Organisations supporting homeless people in the capital are calling on private landlords to open their doors. Dwell chief executive Elizabeth Lester spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

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

12:28 PM.The All Whites are dealing with a growing injury list. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:14 PM.The Nurses Union is warning of further catastrophes in hospital emergency departments if they're not properly staffed. Nurses Organisation kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

12:10 PM.Gang membership will automatically disqualify someone from holding a firearms licence, as part of changes to the Arms Act announced by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. Political reporter… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict; The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares; A… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A judicial review into the government's decision to ban greyhound racing has been put on hold. Chris Finlayson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Yellow legged hornet has beekeepers on high alert. Audio

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

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