Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 November 2025

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.