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12:46 PM.Seven young navigators are eight days into a journey to Samoa using only the sun and stars to find their way. Lead navigator for the first leg of the journey Toiora Hawira spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 2 October 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News for 2 October 2025. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 2 October 2025. Audio

12:17 PM.The three largest mobile providers are not giving customers the information they need to choose the best service plans, according to a report by the Commerce Commission and Consumer NZ. Consumer's… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The Global Sumud Flotilla that has been trying to get aid into Gaza has been intercepted by the Israeli navy, and some New Zealanders taking part are now on an Israeli vessel. Adi Leason, father of… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted"; Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.A new supply vessel for the Chatham Islands, replacing the ageing Southern Tiare, will be on the water by late 2027. Chathams mayor Monique Croon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.New Zealand Professional Firefighters Union has announced all firefighters will walk off the job for one hour in mid-October over pay. Union national secretary Wattie Watson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 1 October 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.India scored 269 in their win over Sri Lanka in the opening game this morning, with New Zealand to play defending champions Australia tonight. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 1 October 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Psychologist, author and television presenter, Nigel Latta, has died. Friend Brigette Tapsell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The Labour party has slammed changes to the electricity sector announced on Wednesday as "weak and short-sighted". Labour's Energy spokesperson Megan Woods spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:10 PM.In today's episode, ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators, an emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Ten kiwi chicks being monitored in Makara, near Wellington, have grown to be big enough to fight off predators. Project lead for Capital Kiwi Paul Ward spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a one hundred percent tariff on foreign movies - a threat that economists say will be hard to follow through with. Economist Eric Crampton spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 30 September 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.Former Silver Ferns coach Yvonne Willering has taken aim at the Netball New Zealand Players Association for only focussing on players who had a problem with embattled coach Dame Noeline Taurua. Audio

12:23 PM.Midday Business News for 30 September 2025 Audio

12:10 PM.Police have found a machete which they believe could be related to the killing of PhD student Kyle Whorrall who died after an attack at an Auckland bus stop at Easter. Detective Inspector Glenn… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.An emergency consultant says targets for ED wait times help the whole hospital to get on board and help people move through faster. Hawke's Bay Hospital Emergency Consultant Scott Boyes spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, two decades of Australian child vaccination rates increasing came to an end following the Covic 19 pandemic, according to a report published in the Australian and New Zealand… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.It's moving to hear thousands sing the anthem before you play - even more so when your father is leading them. Former All Black Eroni Clarke spoke to Charlotte Cook Audio

12:40 PM.The outcome into a review of earthquake strengthening laws is expected to be released this afternoon by building Minister Chris Penk. Masterbuilders Cheif executive Ankit Sharma spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio