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12:14 PM.A former minister says bold action is needed to reform the energy sector and help grow the economy. Simon Bridges spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The man who lit the fatal Loafers Lodge blaze has been found guilty of five counts of murder, and guilty of one count of arson. Our reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook from outside the High… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times; There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.If you don't know what the words 'rark', 'lux' or 'hapu' mean, you'll be able to look them up in the next edition of the Oxford English Dictionary. Oxford English Dictionary executive editor Danica… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Chatbots may be useful when opening a bank account or solving a problem with your internet connection, but what about solving an argument with your partner? The study's author, Laura Vowells from… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 25 September 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sports News for 25 September 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 25 September 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.There's déjà vu on the streets of New York as New Zealand's foreign affairs minister was stopped from entering a Trump event for the second time. Political reporter Anneke Smith spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Health Minister Simeon Brown says new funding for Health New Zealand will expand access and reduce wait times. Former Te Whatu Ora Board Chair Rob Campbell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:15 PM.In today's episode, the coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns, the rate salaries in New… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Voting for local elections is underway, 10 points for you if you're already returned your envelope. Gore district mayor Ben Bell spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The world's most powerful tropical cyclone this year is ready to hit Hong Kong. New Zealander Mark Steed spoke to Charlotte Cook from Discovery Bay in Hong Kong. Audio

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

12:28 PM.Silver Ferns defender Parris Mason says interim coach Yvette McCausland-Durie has kept the team focussed during a tumultuous time. Audio

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

12:16 PM.The rate salaries in New Zealand are growing is continuing to slow. Seek's Rob Clark spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The coalition government's plan to overhaul the holidays act has had a mixed reaction, with employers broadly supportive and unions flagging some concerns. Chief executive of MyHr Jason Ennor spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, The government is loosening work-to-residency visa settings, creating two pathways to residence for skilled migrants that will start next year, Six thousand doctors and dentists… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.South Island town, Naseby has become the first in New Zealand to achieve an International Dark Sky Community accreditation. Naseby Vision's project lead Jill Wolff spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Sir Tumu Te Heuheu the Ariki and Paramount Chief of Ngati Tuwharetoa has died. Our Maori News journalist Pokere Paewai spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News with Stephanie Ockhuysen. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News with Barry Guy. Audio

12:22 PM.Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio

12:15 PM.Six thousand doctors and dentists are on strike until midnight Wednesday, in the hope of better pay and conditions from Health New Zealand. Wairarapa doctor Niels Dugan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio