Midday Report

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ's midday current affairs programme, including RNZ News, business, rural and sports news, plus the long-range weather forecast and Worldwatch. Presented by Charlotte Cook.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025

The government wants a cap on local council rates to be in place by 2029. Bryan Cadogan was mayor of Clutha for five terms and held a rates cap for over 10 years; Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs "unbecoming" after a fiery scrutiny week appearance which saw accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking; When you were in school, and you saw someone being bullied - were you encouraged to stand up and step in. New research out of Australia has now shown, this might not actually help and be counterproductive; Nurses at a private hospital are on strike over the employer's refusal to let lower paid workers join the union.

12-02
16:34

Surprising findings in research into bullying

When you were in school, and you saw someone being bullied - were you encouraged to stand up and step in. New research out of Australia has now shown, this might not actually help and be counterproductive. Honorary Principal Research Fellow in Psychology at The University of Queensland, Karyn Healy says it's a common misconception. Karyn spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12-01
03:10

Private hospital nurses strike after being blocked from union

Nurses at a private hospital are on strike over the employer's refusal to let lower paid workers join the union. Vicky Woodfield is a New Zealand Nurses Organisation union delegate and orderly, and spoke to Charlotte Cook.

12-01
02:47

Midday Rural News 2 December 2025

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

12-01
07:11

Midday Sports News for 2 December 2025

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

12-01
01:45

Midday Business News for 2 December 2025

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

12-01
07:42

Heated exchange between MPs during scrutiny week session

Finance Minister Nicola Willis has labelled the conduct of Labour MPs "unbecoming" after a fiery scrutiny week appearance which saw accusations of name-calling and conspiracy-thinking. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook

12-01
02:49

Government wants rates cap in place by 2029

The government wants a cap on local council rates to be in place by 2029. Bryan Cadogan was mayor of Clutha for five terms and held a rates cap for over 10 years. He spoke to Charlotte Cook

12-01
06:33

Midday Report Essentials for 1 December 2025

Youth homelessness is increasing in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, according to a new report from Youth Development organisation Kick Back; A freshwater ecologist is warning that every year the health of New Zealand's water ways gets worse, and it's happening faster; The new New Zealand International Convention Centre opened its doors today giving a sneak peek to the media.

12-01
13:57

A sneak peek inside the new International Convention Centre

The new New Zealand International Convention Centre opened its doors today giving a sneak peak to the media. RNZ reporter Nona Pelletier spoke to Charlotte Cook following the tour.

11-30
04:29

Midday Rural News for 1 December 2025

Midday rural news.

11-30
06:13

Midday Sports News for 1 December 2025

Midday sports news.

11-30
02:01

Midday Business News for 1 December 2025

The latest business news including a market report.

11-30
08:32

Warnings over deterioration of health of NZ waterways

A freshwater ecologist is warning that every year the health of New Zealand's water ways gets worse, and it's happening faster. Victoria University's senior researcher and lecturer in freshwater ecology Dr Mike Joy spoke to Charlotte Cook.

11-30
03:34

Youth homelessness increasing in New Zealand

Youth homelessness is increasing in New Zealand, particularly in Auckland, according to a new report from Youth Development organisation Kick Back. Aaron Hendry spoke to Charlotte Cook.

11-30
04:45

Midday Report Essentials for 28 November 2025

The Secondary Principals' Council of Aotearoa is the latest education organisation to criticise the government for deleting an Education and Training Act clause that required schools to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi; Police investigating Operation Matata give an update into a major drug bust involving 15 current and former baggage handlers from Auckland International Airport; About 2000 paid firefighters are striking over their deadlocked contract negotiations with Fire and Emergency NZ; High-resolution 3D modelling has been used to uncover new information about the famous statues of Rapa Nui - Easter Island.

11-28
16:15

Midday Rural News for 28 November 2025

News from the rural farming sector.

11-27
06:41

Police provide update on Operation Matata drug bust

Police investigating Operation Matata give an update into a major drug bust involving 15 current and former baggage handlers from Auckland International Airport. RNZ reporter Finn Blackwell spoke to Charlotte Cook.

11-27
01:28

New 3D models of Easter Island’s Rapa Nui statues

High-resolution 3D modelling has been used to uncover new information about the famous statues of Rapa Nui - Easter Island. Carl Lipo, from the Department Of Anthropology at Binghamton University in New York State spoke to Charlotte Cook.

11-27
06:26

Midday Sports News for 28 November 2025

Black Foils driver Peter Burling is confident he'll be on board for this weekend's SailGP grand final in Abu Dhabi.

11-27
02:07

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