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1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government's freshly announced plans for the Dunedin Hospital shows the rebuild will initially have fewer beds than the current hospital, the government has launched its final… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The Warehouse has just launched its second collection of the popular Kia Kaha Te Reo Māori clothing range, after the first edition sold out in minutes, ahead of te Wiki o te reo Māori last year. Māori… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The government has launched its final mining strategy on Friday morning, increasing the number of minerals it considers critical to New Zealand from 35 to 37. Forest and Bird chief executive Nicola… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 31 January 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.Some issues on the back nine has left New Zealand golfer Dame Lydia Ko just off the leaderboard after the opening round of the first event of the year, the LPGA Tournament of Champions in Florida. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 31 January 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The government has confirmed its replacement for the beleaguered Dunedin Hospital inpatient building will be downsized from the original proposal. Health Minister Simeon Brown spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:10 PM.The government's freshly announced plans for the Dunedin Hospital shows the rebuild will initially have fewer beds than the current hospital. Reporter Delphine Herbert spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:45 PM.An Auckland maths teacher has been shortlisted for an international teaching award, with a prize of more the $1.7 million up for grabs. Subash Chandar K spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.More gay and bisexual men and takatapui will soon be able to donate blood and plasma, with the Blood Service moving to a new way of assessing donors. New Zealand Blood Service Chief Medical Officer Dr… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 30 January 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.New Zealand's most successful Paralympian Dame Sophie Pascoe has announced her retirement from competition. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 30 January 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.The Children's Minister has asked Oranga Tamariki to pause its review into service provider contracts, and extend existing contracts until the end of the year. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A Latin American community leader is fielding phone calls from people who are concerned there will be a rise in hostilities against them after New Zealand First ministers made comments about migrant… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately, a new by-law… Read more Audio

12:55 PM.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says the rigours of nearly three-years of war and the toll on Ukrainians underscores the need to bring the conflict rapidly to an end. WorldWatch's Andrew McRae… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Asian communities around New Zealand are celebrating the Lunar New Year on Wednesday, welcoming in the Year of the Snake. RNZ Asia journalist Ruth Kuo spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.Small communities around Tasman are itching to finally see speed limit reductions, that a government rule delayed. Tasman District mayor Tim King spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 29 January 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.Newly crowned ICC women's cricketer of the year, Amelia Kerr, is taking a cautious approach to potential White Ferns captaincy. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 29 January 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.A new by-law proposed by the Waikato District Council is targeting a popular boy racing spot in Horotiu, between Hamilton and Ngaruawahia. Waikato district mayor Jacqui Church spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12:10 PM.The Transport Minister is undoing what he says were illogical and untargeted speed limits reductions put in place by the previous government - effective immediately. Transport minister Chris Bishop… Read more Audio

2:00 PM.In today's episode, the Prime Minister has hinted the National Party will campaign on asset sales next year, saying an election win in 2026 would be the mandate he needs to push ahead with asset sales… Read more Audio