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12:40 PM.The streets around Parliament are packed as hīkoi mō te Tiriti arrives in Wellington. RNZ journalist Ashleigh McCaull spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.The grounds of Parliament and the surrounding streets are packed, with police estimating that at least 19,000 people have gathered for the final steps of the hīkoi. Māori news journalists Pokere… Read more Audio

12:27 PM.Teresa Butler is hīkoi organiser for Ōtautahi Christchurch. Butler spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:23 PM.The first of more than 15,000 people on Hīkoi mō te Tiriti are arriving at Parliament. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:15 PM.Labour MP Willis Jackson has been at the hīkoi as it made its way to Parliament. Jackson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau joined the hīkoi as it arrived in Wellington on Tuesday morning. Whanau spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:05 PM.Tens of thousands of tangata whenua and tangata tiriti are gathering to protest the Treaty Principles Bill among other policies affecting Māori. Māori News Reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the hikoi that left Cape Reinga a week ago is now in Porirua, ahead of the final journey to Parliament on Tuesday. Meanwhile the contingent from Te Waipounamu the South Island has… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.A controversial haka in Parliament last week has racked up millions of views around the world. The Spinoff's Toby Manhire spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A public memorial service has been held in Christchurch on Monday morning for Yanfei Bao, who was killed in July last year. Reporter Rachel Graham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 18 November 2024 Audio

12:28 PM.Coach Warren Gatland says he'll quit if it's deemed to be in the best interests of Welsh rugby, after his side fell to an unprecedented 11th straight defeat. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 18 November 2024 Audio

12:15 PM.The Māori Queen, Te Arikinui Kuini Nga wai hono i te po has changed her stance and will be among supporters of the national hīkoi at Parliament on Tuesday. Kiingitanga spokesperson Ngira Simmonds… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The hīkoi that left Cape Reinga a week ago is now in Porirua, ahead of the final journey to Parliament on Tuesday. Meanwhile the contingent from Te Waipounamu the South Island has travelled from… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Despite the controversial first reading of the Treaty Principles bill, it is now part of a six month select committee process that is unlikely to go any further, the national… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.New Zealand cricketer Tim Southee is set to retire from test cricket next month, at the end of the Black Caps series against England. RNZ's resident cricket commentator Ben Strang spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Media company NZME is proposing to close 14 community newspapers due to lack of profitability and declining advertising. Te Awamutu Courier editor Dean Taylor spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 15 November 2024. Audio

12:28 PM.Black Caps stalwart Tim Southee will end his test career following the upcoming home series against England. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 15 November 2024. Audio

12:19 PM.The national protest, te hikoi mo te Tiriti is in its fifth day. Maori News reporter Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Despite the controversial first reading of the Treaty Principles bill, it is now part of a six month select committee process that is unlikely to go any further. National Party MP and Treaty… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Hamilton's city centre came to a standstill this morning as thousands of marchers continued their hikoi, after setting off from Huntly this morning, the ACT party's David Seymour… Read more Audio

12:55 PM.COP29 climate summit is underway in Azerbaijan. Worldwatch's Niva Chittock speaks to Canterbury University political and social scientist Dalila Gharbaoui about the COP29 summit. Dr Gharbaoui says the… Read more Audio