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12:28 PM.Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio

12:15 PM.The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right and left blocs staring down the barrel of a hung Parliament with a 60-60 seat split. Political editor Craig… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.More than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant. South Waikato District mayor, Gary Petley, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector; A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is underway in Los Angeles with a couple of Kiwi's in the running for a win. The Projector entertainment reporter Kate Rodger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.About 3000 people marched along Wellington's waterfront in honour of the golden anniversary, celebrating decades of activism, growth, and pride in te reo Māori. Māori News reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural news for 15 September 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sport for 15 September 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 15 September 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector. Co-owner of Flying Nun Records, music programme lead at Massey University… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.In today's episode, the family of fugitive father Tom Phillips have spoken out and are absolutely gutted he shot a police officer. Secondary school teachers have rejected the Government's latest pay… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The All Blacks say they are heading into a tough match with a 'hurt' Springboks side. The two powerhouses will meet for the second week in a row in Wellington on Saturday. All Blacks co-vice- captain… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.An independent review into alleged inappropriate use of Whānau Ora funds by former Whānau Ora commissioning agencies Te Pou Matakana and Pasifika Futures has found no wrongdoing. Māori news reporter… Read more Audio

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

12:28 PM.Black Ferns co-captain Ruahei Demant says the return of number eight Kaipo Olsen-Baker will add a lot to their game in this weekend's World Cup quarter-final against South Africa in Exeter. Audio

12:19 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:14 PM.Secondary teachers have rejected the Government's latest pay offer, which included consecutive pay rises of two-point-five percent and two-point-one percent over two years, compared with the previous… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The family of fugative father Tom Phillips have spoken out and are absolutely gutted he shot a police officer. Tom Philiips died early on Monday morning after a shootout with police. National Crime… Read more Audio

1:05 PM.In today's episode, the Christ Church Cathedral rebuild is back on after creating a new restoration plan and halving a massive funding shortfall; U.S. right-wing activist and commentator Charlie Kirk… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The Prime Minister confirmed New Zealand's bid has been accepted before heading off to a private retreat with other Pacific leaders at this year's Forum in the Solomon Islands. Political reporter… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.A Hawke's Bay orchardist says Cyclone Gabrielle still casts its long shadow over a region struggling with the country's sluggish economy. The Yummy Fruit Company chief executive Paul Paynter spoke to… Read more Audio

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

12:27 PM.Chiefs winger Leroy Carter will debut this weekend after being named to start for the sold out test in Wellington. Audio