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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 June 2024
1:45 PM.On today's episode, Green Party co-leader Marama Davidson announces her breast cancer diagnosis. A former defence minister Wayne Mapp says the government needs to bite the bullet and replace the… Read more Audio
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Physical and mental impacts of hormone replacement therapy
12:45 PM.A Hawke's Bay GP has launched a survey about the the current shortage of hormone replacement therapy patches - saying she's hearing from desperate and panicked women, who are facing serious physical… Read more Audio
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Greens co-leader announces breast cancer diagnosis
12:41 PM.Greens co-leader Marama Davidson has announced she has been diagnosed with breast cancer. RNZ's deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Ben Strang on Midday Report. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 17 June 2024
12:29 PM.Bryson DeChambeau came out on top in a dramatic back nine battle with Rory McIlroy to win the U.S. Open by one shot as the Northern Irishman's major misery continued. Audio
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Handwriting's still an important tool, says education specialist
12:15 PM.An education specialist says handwriting is not hard to teach, and is valuable for brain development and memorisation. Belinda Blick-Duggan spoke to Ben Strang on Midday Report. Audio
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Bite the bullet and replace the NZDF B757 - fmr Defence Minister Wayne Mapp
12:11 PM.Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says it's time New Zealand bites the bullet and purchases new Defence Force planes to replace the beleaguered Boeing 757s. Mr Mapp spoke to Ben Strang on Midday… Read more Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 June 2024
1:45 PM.On today's episode, the Minister of Education on an $89 million investment in specialist schools; our reporter gave an update from Otorohanga on the search for Tom Phillips; Brewers and Hospitality… Read more Audio
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Study suggests Starlink satellites could make holes in ozone
12:45 PM.A new study suggests Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could make a hole in the ozone worse. When satellites fall back towards earth, burning up in the atmosphere, they release aluminium oxide… Read more Audio
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Brewers, Hospitality NZ express concern alcohol excise tax.
12:43 PM.Brewers and Hospitality New Zealand have joined together to express concern over the government's decision to increase alcohol excise tax. The tax will increase by just over four percent from July the… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 14 June 2024
12:35 PM.Kiwiberry growers will finally be able to export to China again. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 14 June 2024
12:27 PM.The Blues are embracing their nerves ahead of the Super Rugby semi-final. Audio
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Police scale back Marokopa operations
12:16 PM.Police appear to have scaled back operations in the small King Country town of Marokopa, where they've been focussing the search for fugitive father Tom Phillips and his three children. Audio
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Government announces investment in specialist schools
12:11 PM.Three specialist schools will be redeveloped and 17 new satellite classrooms will be built for disabled children with high needs. Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 June 2024
1:45 PM.On today's episode, the Ministry of Health announces one in six positions will be axed amid further jobs cuts; Retirement Commissioner Jane Wrightson calls for changes to KiwiSaver; our reporter… Read more Audio
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Great Kaikoura Whale Count looking for volunteers
12:45 PM.The Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute is on the hunt for volunteers to get involved and help with its Great Kaikoura Whale Count later this month. Kaikoura Ocean Research Institute director Dr Jody… Read more Audio
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Heavy police presence in Marokopa to search for Tom Phillips
12:42 PM.There is a heavy police presence in Marokopa on Thursday as police try to close the net on Tom Phillips, who has been on the run with his three children for two and half years. RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 13 June 2024
12:28 PM.The Black Caps are just about to get under way. Audio
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Midday Business News for 13 June 2024
12:20 PM.The Retirement Commissioner talks about people having multiple Kiwisaver providers. Audio
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Retirement Commissioner calls for changes to KiwiSaver
12:15 PM.The retirement commissioner Jane Wrightson has released a comprehensive analysis on how KiwiSaver settings are currently working, and made 15 recommendations. Wrightson spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
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One in six positions to go at MoH
12:11 PM.One in six positions are being axed at the Ministry of Health as part of government spending cuts. PSA assistant secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Ben Strang. Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for 12 June 2024
1:45 PM.On today's episode, Wellington City Council's Iona Pannett says the capital's large number of empty buildings is a problem with squatters, but it's difficult for the council to prosecute owners when… Read more Audio