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12:46 PM.Scientific theories about black holes published by a New Zealand scientist in 1963, have been reinforced in new international research. University of Canterbury Distinguished Professor Roy Kerr spoke… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.Environment Canterbury (ECan) is considering whether to declare a "nitrate emergency" at its final meeting Wednesday, as dozens of protesters gather outside the building demanding action. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News with Monique Steele. Audio

12:28 PM.Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio

12:16 PM.Hundreds of Dunedin residents have lost power after vegetation hit a powerline as a severe weather front moves up the South Island. Metservice's Heather Keats spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.Nurses stood and turned their back on Health Minister Simeon Brown in Wellington during a speech in which he criticised their strike earlier this month. Auckland nurse Rangi Black-Tufi spoke to… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, more than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant; The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The chief executive of a major flying school says there is nothing in the Government's aviation plan that lowers regional airport costs or unlock cost efficiencies. Ardmore Flying School's Irene King… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The managing director of Kiwisaver provider Simplicity has apologised after a LinkedIn post about the death of US conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Our correspondent in Washington DC Toni Waterman… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News with Penny Miles. Audio

12:28 PM.Sports News with Bridget Tunnicliffe. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News with Jeffery Halley. Audio

12:15 PM.The latest RNZ Reid Research poll has the election on a razor's edge with the right and left blocs staring down the barrel of a hung Parliament with a 60-60 seat split. Political editor Craig… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.More than 100 more staff are in line to go in Tokoroa at the local plywood manufacturing plant. South Waikato District mayor, Gary Petley, spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, the government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector; A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The 77th Primetime Emmy Awards ceremony is underway in Los Angeles with a couple of Kiwi's in the running for a win. The Projector entertainment reporter Kate Rodger spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.About 3000 people marched along Wellington's waterfront in honour of the golden anniversary, celebrating decades of activism, growth, and pride in te reo Māori. Māori News reporter Pokere Paewai spoke… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural news for 15 September 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sport for 15 September 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 15 September 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.A psychiatrist has told a court the man accused of lighting the fatal Loafers Lodge fire was insane at the time. Reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.The government has announced a funding boost for major events and tourism, saying it will put $70 million into the sector. Co-owner of Flying Nun Records, music programme lead at Massey University… Read more Audio

1:10 PM.In today's episode, the family of fugitive father Tom Phillips have spoken out and are absolutely gutted he shot a police officer. Secondary school teachers have rejected the Government's latest pay… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.The All Blacks say they are heading into a tough match with a 'hurt' Springboks side. The two powerhouses will meet for the second week in a row in Wellington on Saturday. All Blacks co-vice- captain… Read more Audio