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Midday Report
Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.
Episodes
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Tina Porou discusses scrapping of iwi council agreements
The Government has decided that existing agreements between councils and local iwi will be scrapped under its new resource management reforms. The agreements…
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Brad Olsen discusses latest inflation figures
Annual inflation has reached its highest level in more than two years as fuel prices surged due to the US-Iran war. Brad Olsen spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 July
Energy Resources Aotearoa boss backs new NZ First policy; Camila Belich discusses consent law change; Spanish expat living in Auckland reacts to World Cup win.
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Camila Belich discusses consent law change
National is promising to modernise laws on sexual consent, saying there must be consent before sex every time, rather than assuming it has been given. Both…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Energy Resources Aotearoa boss backs new NZ First policy
NZ First is promising to spend $1 billion of taxpayer money to survey offshore oil and gas reserves. The policy move has been backed by John Carnegie of Energy…
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Spanish expat living in Auckland reacts to World Cup win
Laia Sastre, a Spanish expat living in Auckland spoke to Guyon Espiner following Spain's win in the FIFA World Cup final.
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Midday Report Essentials for 17 July 2026
Welcome to Midday Report essentials with Guyon Espiner. In today's episode: New Zealand moves towards free trade talks with Switzerland, but, are we locked in?…
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Midday sports news for 17 July 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Craig McCulloch discusses Winston Peters’ ferry announcement
RNZ's Deputy Political Editor, Craig McCulloch discusses today's ferry announcement from Winston Peters
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Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner
Weekly chat about the week in politics with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.
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Retired General says NZ needs to replace ageing frigates
General John Howard, a retired military leader who was Chief of Defence Intelligence for the New Zealand Defence Force says New Zealand needs to replace its…
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Charles Finney discusses trade negotiations with Switzerland
Switzerland looks set to be the next cab off the rank in trade negotiations with New Zealand. A deal with Switzerland is part of National's push for trade…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 July
Nigel French discusses arrival of bird flu in New Zealand; Australia to open an Office of AI; US introduces testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers; Roy…
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Australia to open an Office of AI
Australia will establish an Office of AI at the heart of government that will address AI's impact on climate change, energy, education, jobs, copyright, and…
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US introduces testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers
A lack of testosterone might not be the first thing that comes to mind if considering weaknesses in the American military. But Secretary of War Pete Hegseth…
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Nigel French discusses arrival of bird flu in New Zealand
New Zealand wildlife is especially vulnerable to bird flu which arrived on our shores yesterday. Nigel French, a distinguished Professor of Infectious Disease…
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Roy Pilott reacts to England’s loss against Argentina
Roy Pilott, editorial director at Good Local Media and also a heartbroken English football fan, spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 July
Latest from Washington as US strikes on Iran continue; Former ACT MP Heather Roy on Paul Henry announcement; Geopolitics expert on NZs role in Pacific military…
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Geopolitics expert on NZs role in Pacific military alliance
New Zealand is in talks with Australia and Fiji about joining their military alliance, called the Oceans of Peace Alliance. But China sees that as an act of…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Former ACT MP Heather Roy on Paul Henry announcement
Former ACT MP Heather Roy spoke to Guyon Espiner about what Paul Henry's selection could do for the party ahead of the election.
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Latest from Washington as US strikes on Iran continue
US strikes on Iran have continued, in retaliation for Iran attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz. US correspondent Nick Harper spoke to Guyon Espiner from…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 July 2026
In today's programme: Broadcaster and TV host Paul Henry will stand for the Act Party at the elecion and his goal is to be a Minister in the next government -…
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Midday Sports News for 14 July 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Guyon Espiner looks back at his interview with Sam Neill
Guyon Espiner looks back at his interview with Sam Neill which took place last year, following Neill's death.
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC.
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Russell Palmer examines TOP's coalition stance
The Opportunity party is saying its supporters' preferences would not affect coalition decisions. This is off the back of RNZ's latest Reid Research poll…
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Paul Henry speaks to Guyon Espiner following ACT announcement
Former TVNZ Breakfast host, broadcaster and TV star Paul Henry is standing for the ACT Party at the election. Henry spoke to Guyon Espiner following the…
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 July
PSA raises alarm over stagnant wage growth; EMA wants help for critical manufacturing sectors; Christchurch Mission raises concerns over move-on orders.
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Christchurch Mission raises concerns over move-on orders
The Justice Select Committee is hearing from organisations at the frontline of dealing with homelessness as the legislation enabling police to issue Move On…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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EMA wants help for critical manufacturing sectors
The Employers and Manufacturers Association wants the government to provide financial help to parts of the manufacturing sector deemed critical to the…
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PSA raises alarm over stagnant wage growth
A new report says NZ has some of the lowest wage growth in the developed world over the last five years. PSA national secretary Duane Leo spoke to Guyon…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 July
Alexander Gillespie discusses latest US strikes on Iran; Retail NZ explains possible effect of OCR hike in spending; K Road businesses looking forward to…
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K Road businesses looking forward to Matariki and CRL opening
Karangahape Business Association manager Jamey Holloway spoke to Guyon Espiner about this weekend's Matariki celebrations, and the imminent opening of the CRL.
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Lauren Tomasi.
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Retail NZ explains possible effect of OCR hike in spending
Carolyn Young, CEO of Retail NZ spoke to Guyon Espiner following the Reserve Bank's decision to raise the official cash rate by 25 basis points yesterday.
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Alexander Gillespie discusses latest US strikes on Iran
The US military has struck Iran in a new round of attacks which came just a few hours after President Trump said he thought the three week old cease-fire was…