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1:45 PM.In today's episode, Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York, experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.All Blacks coach Scott Robertson has announced five newcomers in his 33-strong squad for their upcoming test series against France. Rugby reporter Joe Porter spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A New Zealander has been arrested over the attempted murder of a Laotian activist who took refuge in France. Reporter Amy Williams spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.New Zealand fruit growers are getting together to tackle future challenges. Audio

12:28 PM.We have a new All Blacks team. Audio

12:20 PM.The markets are a bit jumpy after events in Iran. Audio

12:16 PM.Experts are warning escalation of the conflict in the Middle East poses a major threat to New Zealand's economy. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Israel, Iran and the US have all had their say at an emergency UN Security Council meeting in New York. Geopolitical analyst Geoffrey Miller spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year, Iran's Supreme Leader has… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The cowbells might not be ringing out from the Stadium but Christchurch is expecting a full house for a super sport weekend. Despite the ban on the infamous Waikato instrument, the final between the… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.This weekend, Aotearoa officially celebrates Matariki for the fourth time, marked by the reappearance in the night sky of the star cluster. This year the focus is Matariki ma Puanga- highlighting the… Read more Audio

12:32 PM.Midday Rural News for 19 July 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Golfer Dame Lydia Ko needs just one more major victory to complete a career grand slam and feels the PGA Championship is one that she could win. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 19 July 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.Iran's Supreme Leader has refused Donald Trump's earlier call for unconditional surrender, warning US attacks will "result in irreparable damage for them". US correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The government has paused millions of dollars of funding to the Cook Islands after its government signed partnership deals with China earlier this year. New Zealand told the Cook Islands government… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.The census gets a shake up and takes some pressure off the costs. The governmnet is also more than threatening to step in and over councils when it comes to housing and development - going as far as… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.It's the battle of the bell - as the Chiefs encourage their fans to download a virtual cowbell to ring out at the final amid a stoush with the Crusaders. Chief's CEO Simon Graafhuis spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Maritime NZ has filed two health and safety charges against KiwiRail over its grounding of the Interislander ferry Aratere nearly a year ago. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 18 June 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.Chiefs supporters will be banned from bringing cowbells into Saturday night's Super Rugby Pacific final against the Crusaders in Christchurch. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 18 June 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Local Government New Zealand says it's unfair for the government to blame councils for a lack of housing growth. Hutt City mayor and Vice President of Local Government New Zealand Campbell Barry spoke… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.New Zealanders have filled out their last official Census form with the government announcing the traditional five-yearly Census is being scrapped from 2030. Statistics Minister Dr Shane Reti spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government has launched a "targeted plan" to prevent suicide, outlining a five-year whole-of-government approach, fire crews are responding to a major fire at the New World… Read more Audio