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1:45 PM.A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year; Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Speedway could return to Auckland's Western Springs Stadium by boxing day, if a new proposal to save the venue is accepted by mid-November, according to the plan's backers. Craig Steinbring from the… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.The public would like less money spent on drug law enforcement and more on prevention, treatment and harm reduction according to new research. Dr Rose Crossin, the study's author spoke to Tuwhenuaroa… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 28 October 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sports News for 28 October 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 28 October 2025 Audio

12:15 PM.Extreme weather has continued to batter much of the country over the long weekend - as thousands remain without power. RNZ's Charlotte Cook is in Invercargill and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

12:12 PM.A former Labour leader is backing the party's plan to introduce a capital gains tax, should they be elected next year. David Cunliffe spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. Audio

1:45 PM.A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury; Many of New Zealand's roads have been impacted by recent weather; Health… Read more Audio

12:45 PM.Saturday is Nude Gardening Day, New Zealand Naturist Federation president Alice de Wet spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Police have found several more campsites used by Tom Phillips as he evaded authorities. National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:35 PM.Midday Rural News for 24 October 2025 Audio

12:30 PM.Midday Sports News for 24 October 2025 Audio

12:20 PM.Midday Buniness News for 24 October 2025 Audio

12:16 PM.Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.Health officials are fearing the worst as a Cook strait ferry sailing has been identified as a high risk exposure event for measles. Vicky Chan, a pharmacist at Pakuranga Unichem spoke to Charlotte… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.A state of emergency has been declared in Southland after yesterday's horrific storm - another remains in place for Canterbury. RNZ reporter Keiller MacDuff spoke to Charlotte Cook from Culverden. Audio

1:45 PM.Storms bringing wind gusts of more than 200 km/h to parts of Canterbury have caused damage and disruption across the region; Tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are taking… Read more Audio

12:50 PM.A Picton man - one of the 90,000 without power this morning made the most of the situation by connecting the coffee machine, jug and toaster to his electric car. Charlotte Cook spoke to Rob McCaw. Audio

12:47 PM.Former Prime Minister Jim Bolger's funeral took place in Paraparaumu on Thursday afternoon. RNZ reporter Lillian Hanly spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:46 PM.Tens of thousands of teachers, doctors and other public workers are taking part in a mega strike. RNZ Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Charlotte Cook from a rally in Auckland. Audio

12:42 PM.Fire and Emergency New Zealand Assistant Commander Ken Cooper spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:34 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

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

12:22 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio