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Diver has lucky escape from great white shark in Wairarapa
12:45 PM.A Wairarapa fishing club says a diver had a lucky escape from an attack by what he believes was a great white shark.
The diver was part of a commercial diving crew who were collecting pāua east of… Read more Audio
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Te Pāti Māori look to pick up more seats with special votes
12:42 PM.Politicians around the motu are waiting with bated breath as the results of the special votes are about to come in.
The official numbers will be released at 2pm - which could see a number of… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 3 November 2023
12:35 PM.Beef and Lamb has hit back at a US lobby group which is calling for the government there to limit imports of New Zealand sheep meat.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 3 November 2023
12:27 PM.The All Blacks captain Sam Cane will miss the Super Rugby Pacific season next year, opting to play in Japan rather than for the Chiefs.
Stephen Hewson has sports. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 3 November 2023
12:19 PM.An insolvency firm is warning of a new wave of potential business failures amid a slowing economy.
Anan Zaki has the business news. Read more Audio
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Questions raised over electronic monitoring
12:15 PM.Questions are being raised about the effectiveness of electronic monitoring after revelations the man accused of stabbing an Auckland dairy owner last month had disabled his monitoring bracelet more… Read more Audio
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Wait for special votes almost over
12:10 PM.In just under two hours - we'll have a clearer picture of the shape of the next government.
The final results of the election will be announced at 2 o'clock this afternoon following the counting of… Read more Audio
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Collins Dictionary announces Word of the Year
12:45 PM.A-I has been announced by the Collins English Dictionary as its Word of the Year. It was chosen from a list of new terms that will also be added to the dictionary - including one with a unique Kiwi… Read more Audio
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Dental subscription service launched
12:42 PM.A new dental subscription service aiming to get people in the habit of regular check-ups has been launched at dentists in several cities.
EasyDental subscribers pay a monthly fee to cover multiple… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 2 November 2023
12:35 PM.A lack of demand for asparagus is seeing growers lose money on every bunch that's sold.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 2 November 2023
12:28 PM.There is just one change to the Black Ferns side that beat Wales for what will be the WXV 1 title decider against England at Mount Smart on Saturday.
Barry Guy has sports. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 2 November 2023
12:19 PM.Trade software company TradeWindow is losing money and moving quickly to reorganise the business in order to breakeven, which will include an unknown number of job losses.
Anan Zaki has the business… Read more Audio
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Anonymous donor pays Supie staffs wages after company collapses
12:16 PM.More than a hundred staff at collapsed supermarket company Supie are getting their outstanding wages paid by an anonymous donor.
The online business is in voluntary administration, owing $3 million.
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Boost in resources needed to cut number of people in remand criminal lawyers say
12:11 PM.Criminal lawyers say a dramatic boost in court resources is what's needed to cut down on the numbers of people being held in remand.
Ministry of Justice figures show 44 percent of people currently in… Read more Audio
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Christchurch gets own version of Monopoly
12:44 PM.Christchurch now has its very own version of the popular board game Monopoly - with landmarks like the Avon River, the Court Theatre and Orana Wildlife Park.
The bespoke board was officially launched… Read more Audio
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All Blacks set to arrive back in NZ after World Cup loss
12:42 PM.The All Blacks squad will soon arrive back in New Zealand after their World Cup campaign.
They're landing at Auckland Airport on Wednesday, before progressing through customs and being greeted by… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 1 November 2023
12:36 PM.The Reserve Bank has released some farm-emissions modelling and it paints a stark picture - under the scenario of the highest emissions pricing model, most sheep and beef farms, and nearly half of… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 1 November 2023
12:26 PM.Rugby's World Cup winning Springboks are serving as inspiration for the South African cricketers ahead of their World Cup clash against New Zealand in Pune on Wednesday night.
Stephen Hewson has… Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 1 November 2023
12:20 PM.Unemployment has increased to 3.9 percent in the third quarter.
Stats NZ labour market data for the three months ended September also shows wages rose 4.3 percent, but slowing from its peak earlier… Read more Audio
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Paediatricians concerned by rise in hospitalisation of children
12:16 PM.Paediatricians are concerned but not surprised by the large rise in the number of preschoolers being hospitalised for preventable illnesses.
The figures are particularly worrying in Auckland.
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Latest figures show unemployment on the rise
12:12 PM.Unemployment is on the rise, but those who are in work are earning higher wages.
The latest figures from Stats NZ show unemployment has increased to 3.9 percent in the last quarter, up from 3.6… Read more Audio
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Big night for self-confessed Halloween freak
12:47 PM.It's Halloween and tonight trick or treaters will be out in force looking to scare up some sugary sweets from unsuspecting victims.
Christchurch woman Sammy Dickinson loves Halloween and spends… Read more Audio
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Vegan numbers drop off as food bills rise
12:42 PM.New research shows New Zealand households are spending an average of $238 a week on food - up nine percent on a year ago.
It seems animal products are back on the menu with a drop in the number of… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 31 October 2023
12:35 PM.Farm sales are expected to pick up later this spring - with better weather and certainty around a new government.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 31 October 2023
12:28 PM.Argentinian football legend Lionel Messi has won a record eighth Ballon d'Or for world player of the year.
Stephen Hewson has sports. Read more Audio