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1:45 PM.The final evaluation for the government's military style boot camps found it was too small to provide any meaningful data, and its implementation was rushed; The teams of Tonga, Samoa and New Zealand… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A chance look through Apple Maps has led to a new expedition to find the remains of famed aviator Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan. The photo shows what some think is the wing of her… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The teams of Tonga, Samoa and New Zealand are playing off in the NRL Pacific championships. Monty Beetham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:28 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:19 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:16 PM.The bus involved in yesterday's crash in Rotorua was returning from a kapa haka competition in Tauranga. A passenger in the car died and three others were taken to hospital. RNZ Reporter Lauren Crimp… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The final evaluation for the government's military style boot camps found it was too small to provide any meaningful data, and its implementation was rushed. Janet Mays spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:01 PM.Midday Report Essentials for 6 November 2025. Audio

12:45 PM.Celebrated musician Troy Kingi was surprised to get the call up to open for infamous rocker Lenny Kravitz next week. He spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Firefighters have called off a one-hour strike tomorrow at noon but issued a new strike notice for a fortnight's time. Union secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.Stacey Jones admits he's been in awe of teenager Casey McLean in the Pacific Championship. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:16 PM.Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Any plans to bring in a "move on" approach to rough sleepers in Auckland's CBD could have fatal consequences, according to a youth support group. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the industry. Mindful Fashion Board Chair and designer Juliette Hogan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. Wetini Mitai-Ngati, Chief Executive of Mitai Maori Village spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 5 November 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Black Caps begin a full tour of T20s, one-dayers and test matches against the West Indies at Eden Park tonight and with spring still in full swing captain Mitchell Santner says they're expecting… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 5 November 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.New research shows vaping is the likely reason for increasing smoking rates in Maori and Pacifica teens despite claims e-cigarettes help people quit. Otago University Associate professor Andrew Waa… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further. Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting; A top financial crime prevention expert says… Read more Audio