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1:45 PM.On today's episode, mourners are preparing to gather outside the gates of Tuurangawaewae Marare to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero the seventh, the defence opens its case… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.Wellington posties who were threatened with disciplinary action if they didn't deliver pamphlets containing misinformation about Islamic calls to prayer have taken their case to the Human Rights… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The defence opens its case on Friday in the trial of Philip Polkinghorne, accused of murdering his wife, Pauline Hanna, and making it look like a suicide. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:34 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.The All Blacks insist revenge isn't playing a part in their preparations, ahead of their test against the Springboks this weekend. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 30 August 2024 Audio

12:18 PM.Flags are at half-mast and tributes are flowing in from across Aoteroa and around the world after the sudden death Kiingi Tuheitia, aged 69. Te Pati Maori president John Tamihere spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.Mourners are preparing to gather outside the gates of Tuurangawaewae Marare to pay their respects to Kiingi Tuheitia Potatau Te Wherowhero the seventh. Julian Wilcox spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.On today's episode, the Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament, the drivers of petrol cars could start… Read more Audio

12:48 PM.Dargaville nurses say they fear working the nightshift, as a doctor shortage means there is currently no on-site doctor at the hospital overnight. Dargaville Hospital registered nurse Rachyl Randell… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The Green Party has agreed to cancel this weekend's meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to have MP Darleen Tana removed from Parliament. Speaking at Parliament, Mr Menendez-March says it… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:29 PM.Springboks back Jesse Kriel believes they're a better side now than they were when they won the World Cup last year and he says former All Black Tony Brown has played a part in that. Audio

12:24 PM.Midday Business News for 29 August 2024 Audio

12:19 PM.The drivers of petrol cars could start being hit with road user charges as early as 2027, as the government begins its overhaul of land transport funding. Automobile Association policy director Martin… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The Green Party has agreed to delay its meeting on whether to invoke the waka-jumping law to remove former MP Darleen Tana from Parliament. Reporter Felix Walton spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.On today's episode, main roads are closed as rivers and streams around the lower North Island rise, with rain hammering parts of the country, a commuter train on the Kapiti line was hit by rockfall… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A new critical communication network for emergency services has been launched today, and it's hoped it will resolve some of the shortfalls exposed during Cyclone Gabrielle. The Land Mobile Radio… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The Grey District mayor says a move to replace afterhours and weekend GP clinics with telehealth services will be more beneficial for West Coast residents needing medical advice. Charlotte spoke with… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.Top seed Jannik Sinner has battled back to avoid a first round loss to American Mackenzie McDonald at the US Openin New York. Audio

12:25 PM.Midday Business News for 18 August 2024 Audio

12:17 PM.Electricity provider Meridian Energy's full year net profit is more than 4 times higher than last years result. Charlotte speaks to Age Concern's chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen about the… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.A search for a missing person is still underway in Auckland's Manukau Harbour today after a boat got into trouble last night. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell is on Puketutu Island, near where the vessel… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Prisoners held in prolonged solitary confinement - Inspectorate; Islamophobic pamphlets distributed in letterboxes is 'gross' - mayor; Air NZ codeshare agreement only benefits Australian travellers -… Read more Audio