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12:48 PM.The winner of season two of the 'Drag Race Down Under' television show has her sights set on a new sparkle - but at a great sacrifice. Drag Queen Spankie Jackzon spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.The government's curriculum changes have been described by one school union as chaotic and imploding. Ministry of Education's Acting Hautu, or leader, of its Curriculum Centre Pauline Cleaver spoke to… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 22 July 2025 Audio

12:28 PM.Silver Ferns captain Ameliaranne Ekenasio has made herself unavailable for this year's internationals. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 22 July 2025 Audio

12:17 PM.A collection of money donated by New Zealanders for families in Gaza is being withheld by Paypal for no reason. Emily Writes spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.The Prime Minister has described the war in Gaza as an absolute catastrophe. Otago University Professor of International Relations Robert Patman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, more expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high; Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Residents in an Auckland North Shore neighbourhood have a literal cat burglar on their hands. Helen North spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.* This audio has been updated for legal reasons. Julia DeLuney's defence says there's no evidence of a breakdown in the relationship between her and her mother, Helen Gregory, that would explain a… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 21 July Audio

12:27 PM.Midday Sports News for 21 July 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 21 July Audio

12:18 PM.Hamilton police are still looking for the people and weapons involved in a deadly brawl in Hamilton over the weekend. Reporter Lucy Xia spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.More expensive food, rents and power prices have driven inflation to a 12-month high. Business editor Gyles Beckford spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop; Fonterra is pleased to see… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Phoenix fans are anticipating cold weather but an electric atmosphere at Saturday's match against Wrexham FC. Phoenix supporter group Yellow Fever spokesperson Ethan Franfen spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:42 PM.Teens in New Zealand are hoping we follow the UK's lead and let under 18s vote. Make it 16 NZ Co-Director Thomas Brocherie spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:36 PM.Midday Rural News for 18 July 2025. Audio

12:28 PM.Midday Sports News for 18 July 2025. Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 18 July 2025. Audio

12:16 PM.Fonterra is pleased to see the end of a long running trade dispute involving NZ and Canada. Fonterra global external affairs director Simon Tucker spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.A pioneer of the New Zealand music scene has died. Chris Ta'aloga Faiumu, also known as DJ Mu or Fitchie, was a founder of the band Fat Freddy's Drop. RNZ Music Programmer and long time friend Zen… Read more Audio

1:45 PM.In today's episode, retailers are relieved to see a reduction in bank fees for processing card payments, but say it doesn't go far enough; A finance lender is calling for the government to step in and… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Butter is now nearly $5 more expensive than it was more than 10 years ago, and helped drive food prices in general up almost 5 percent year-on-year in June. Money Correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to… Read more Audio