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12:36 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:28 PM.Stacey Jones admits he's been in awe of teenager Casey McLean in the Pacific Championship. Audio

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

12:16 PM.Lifeline, the mental health support service will reduce its operations due to funding constraints. Presbyterian Support Northern Chief Executive, Shaun Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Any plans to bring in a "move on" approach to rough sleepers in Auckland's CBD could have fatal consequences, according to a youth support group. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further; New research shows vaping is the likely reason for… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.New Zealand fashion designers want politicians to recognise the importance of the industry. Mindful Fashion Board Chair and designer Juliette Hogan spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:40 PM.A popular Rotorua tourist spot is thought to have been significantly damaged after a blaze on Tuesday night. Wetini Mitai-Ngati, Chief Executive of Mitai Maori Village spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 5 November 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Black Caps begin a full tour of T20s, one-dayers and test matches against the West Indies at Eden Park tonight and with spring still in full swing captain Mitchell Santner says they're expecting… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 5 November 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.New research shows vaping is the likely reason for increasing smoking rates in Maori and Pacifica teens despite claims e-cigarettes help people quit. Otago University Associate professor Andrew Waa… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Unemployment edged up to a near nine-year high as businesses halted hiring, but slack in the jobs market increased, and wage growth slowed further. Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting; A top financial crime prevention expert says… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Thousands of punters descend on the Flemington racecourse for the 165th running of the Melbourne Cup. Christchurch rest home carer Foster Mwaba won the best dressed digital award and spoke to… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.A top financial crime prevention expert says New Zealand must learn from Australia which is introducing what its Government says are the world's strongest anti-scam laws. Criminologist and former… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 4 November 2025 Audio

12:27 PM.The Black Caps wicketkeeper-batter Tim Seifert has been ruled out of the T20 series against the West Indies with a broken finger. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 4 November 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.A large vegetation fire is spreading and destroying structures near Darfield in Canterbury. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:10 PM.Iwi leaders will meet with Te Pati Maori leadership at Parliament on Tuesday in an effort to put a stop to extraordinary infighting. Bayden Barber is the Chairman of the Ngati Kahungunu Iwi… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, Three of the country's largest secondary schools are now affected by the measles outbreak, with 17 known cases so far nationwide; Consumer advocates are warning not to let the lure… Read more Audio

12:55 PM.Christchurch City Council is trialling sheep as a way to combat fire risk in the Port Hills. The popular Kennedys Bush track is closed until Wednesday to allow sheep to graze the dry grass in the… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The British government has announced today that it is "working to remove" Andrew Mountbatten Windsor's last honorary military title at the King's request. Historian and author of Entitled, Andrew… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.The Bay of Plenty regional council has bought a large dairy farm as part of its sustainability efforts. Audio