Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 October 2025 .

Taranaki locals are being invited to demonstrate the identity, stories and spirit of the region in a t-shirt design to go with their slogan - Like No Other. Venture Taranaki's Rebecca Johnson spoke to Charlotte Cook.

A study into women's running shoes shows current designs are likely to reduce performance and increase chances of injury and discomfort because they are based on a man's foot. The study's author Chris Napier from the Simon Fraser University in Canada spoke to Charlotte Cook.

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

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

From December, banks will be allowed to lend more to buyers with less than 20% deposit. Loan Market mortgage adviser Bruce Patten spoke to Charlotte Cook.

The age women qualify for free breast screening is being extended. Justine Smyth spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Official documents show Te Pati Maori MP Mariameno Kapa-Kingi was warned she was on track to overspend her Te Tai Tokerau budget by $133- thousand dollars; The Central Otago District Council is reviewing concerns raised about unethical behaviour by one of its newly elected councillor; Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not all computers can run the new software.

Microsoft encourages users to upgrade to Windows 11 - but not all computers can run the new software. Rush Digital's Danu Abeysuriah spoke to Charlotte Cook.