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1:15 PM.The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing; A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The North Island is set to be hit by heavy rain, strong winds and even thunderstorms on Wednesday afternoon. MetService meteorologist, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.A charity boxing match in Wairoa has been cancelled due to ongoing gang tensions in the Hawke's Bay town. Wairoa Mayor Craig Little spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

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

12:27 PM.The Ferns beat Scotland 80-48 in the second test in Glasgow in their final tune up before facing a tough England side. Audio

12:19 PM.Midday Business News for 12 November 2025. Audio

12:13 PM.Labour's Ginny Andersen spoke to Charlotte Cook about damning findings of serious misconduct and a what the Commissioner is calling a coverup at the highest levels of NZ Police. Audio

12:11 PM.The fallout from a damning finding of serious misconduct and now confirmation of a coverup at the highest levels of the police is continuing. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.Gang membership will automatically disqualify someone from holding a firearms licence, as part of changes to the Arms Act announced by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee; The Nurses Union is… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The National Iwi Chairs Forum and a group of national education organisations have launched a petition in protest of the government's changes to the Education and Training Act. Rahui Papa from the… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.Organisations supporting homeless people in the capital are calling on private landlords to open their doors. Dwell chief executive Elizabeth Lester spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.The All Whites are dealing with a growing injury list. Audio

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

12:14 PM.The Nurses Union is warning of further catastrophes in hospital emergency departments if they're not properly staffed. Nurses Organisation kaiwhakahaere Kerri Nuku spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

12:10 PM.Gang membership will automatically disqualify someone from holding a firearms licence, as part of changes to the Arms Act announced by Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee. Political reporter… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict; The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares; A… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.A judicial review into the government's decision to ban greyhound racing has been put on hold. Chris Finlayson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Yellow legged hornet has beekeepers on high alert. Audio

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

12:20 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:16 PM.The Tongariro fire has so far burned through up to 2500 hectares. RNZs Jimmy Ellingham spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Te Pati Maori's national council has voted to expel MPs Mariameno Kapa-Kingi and Takuta Ferris, after a period of internal conflict. Ngati Kahungunu chairman Bayden Barber spoke to Charlotte Cook Audio

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