Police are still searching the scene of a fatal house fire in Sanson following the death of three children and their father. RNZ's Nick James spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Schools make contact with ministry over contamination fears,Te Pati Maori divisions show no signs of mending, New study finds dozens of new marine species, and Diljit Dosanjh performs at Auckland's Spark Arena.

A four-year study just published in the international journal Micropaleontology has recorded 57 new species of small marine animals from around the world. The leader of the study, and retired Auckland marine biologist Dr Bruce Hayward, spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Midday Rural News for 14 November 2025.

Big change for the Black Ferns' coming, following Bunting's decision not to seek reappointment for 2026.

Midday Business News for 14 November 2025.

The Ministry of Education says nearly 60 schools and early childhood centres have made contact over possible asbestos contamination from two coloured play sands. Kapakapanui School principal Craig Vidulich spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Barbs between Te Pati Maori and its now excluded faction have not stopped - the latest in a string of back and forths claims the now ousted pair never tried to steal the leadership. Associate Professor in Politics at Victoria University of Wellington, Lara Greaves spoke to Charlotte Cook.

A new bowel cancer report shows people under 50 are more likely to be diagnosed in the more serious stages of the disease than older people; Schools, kindergartens and other early learning places are on alert after an arts and craft product were found to contain asbestos; The New Zealand Dental Association is calling for more dentist trainees to ensure people can see a dentist as and when they need to; A rare geomagnetic storm last night created a spectacular display of aurora in the night skies.

A rare geomagnetic storm last night created a spectacular display of aurora in the night skies. One of those watching was Tuhura Otago Museum's director Dr Ian Griffin. He spoke to Charlotte Cook.