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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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ANZ chief economist discusses latest GDP figures
New Zealand GDP rose 0.8 percent in the three months to March, according to figures released by Stats NZ. Chief economist of ANZ Sharon Zollner spoke to Guyon…
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Shane Jones defends mining conference spending
Shane Jones is defending spending of $63,000 on a mining conference in Canada. Political reporter Lilian Hanly spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for 17 June 2026
Welcome to Midday Report essentials with Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira, in for Guyon Espiner. In this episode: Labour's education spokesperson is rejecting reports…
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Midday sports news for 17 June 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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ACC report puts injury cost at $8.7 billion
According to the latest report from the ACC, injuries in 2025 cost our economy $8.7 billion. ACC Chief Executive Megan Main spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Peter Greste warns media freedom is under growing threat
Australian journalist Peter Greste says media freedom is facing increasing pressure around the world. He warns that attacks on independent journalism threaten…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Aaron Pellish in Washington DC.
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Labour rejects claims it would scrap primary school assessments
Labour is rejecting claims that if the party got into government it would scrap a new assessment tool for primary school students. Labour's Education…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 June
Erica Stanford issues scathing takedown of ministry; Kelly Eckhold discusses what US/Iran deal means for NZ economy; Ayesha Verrall discusses Labour's new…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Mitch McCann.
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Ayesha Verrall discusses Labour’s new maternity scan policy
Women will get free maternity scans under a new policy announced by the Labour Party. Labour's health spokesperson Ayesha Verrall.
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Kelly Eckhold discusses what US/Iran deal means for NZ economy
How long before New Zealand will see lower prices for fuel and the flow on positive impacts for the economy? Kelly Eckhold, chief economist at Westpac spoke to…
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Erica Stanford issues scathing takedown of ministry
Immigration Minister Erica Stanford has issued a scathing takedown of her ministry, saying officials deliberately withheld information from both her and the…
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Midday Report Essentials for 15 June 2026
Welcome to Midday Report essentials. In this episode: The US and Iran have signed a peace deal. Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will open and the US…
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Midday sports news for 15 June 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Latest news from Australia for 15 June 2026
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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What AI could mean for jobs in New Zealand
The latest ISPOS AI Monitor shows 58 percent of New Zealanders think AI will make the job market worse in the next five years. It comes just after a new…
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Latest on polls and policy from parliament
While the election is still months away, political parties are already taking aim at each other. Deputy political editor, Craig McCulloch spoke to Guyon…
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Latest from the United States as Iran deal announced
Correspondent Lauren Tomasi spoke to Guyon Espiner from the United States following the announcement of a deal with Iran.
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Midday sports news for 12 June 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Political chat with Lillian Hanly and Guyon Espiner
Weekly chat about the week in politics with Lillian Hanly and Guyon Espiner.
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Simeon Brown responds to Labour’s new public transport policy
Labour this week broke its policy drought and announced it would cap public transport fares at $20 for Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and $10 outside…
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Health NZ preventing clinician network over changes to diabetes treatment funding
Cardiac scientists within Health NZ say they are being prevented by their parent organisation over an objection to changes in the way diabetes treatments are…
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Midday Report Essentials for 11 June 2026
Welcome to Midday Report essentials. In this episode: A loaded gun has been found in a backpack in a child's bedroom during Operation Phoenix - a large scale…
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Midday sports news for 11 June 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Live report from Mexico on the eve of FIFA World Cup
Toni Waterman spoke to Guyon Espiner from Mexico City.
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SpaceX go for launch on biggest ever IPO
SpaceX is about to launch off on the biggest ever IPO. Ashley Gardyne, the chief investment officer at Fisher Funds spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Further details from police regarding Operation Phoenix
Detective Superintendent Greg Williams spoke to Guyon Espiner following a major meth bust across the top of the North Island.
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Midday Report Essentials for 10 June 2026
Welcome to Midday Report essentials In this episode: Labour is promising to cap public transport fares at $20 a week in Auckland Wellington and Christchurch…
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Midday sports news for 10 June 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Opportunity Party proposes radical tax reset
The Opportunity Party has a new leader and a radical tax reset policy, a land tax which in turn would pay for a universal basic income. The party has tried and…
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New Zealand’s natural hazard risk described as ad hoc
New Zealand's biggest insurer says our approach to natural hazard risk is ad hoc and piecemeal and will permanently constrain the economy if nothing changes…
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New Zealand’s natural hazard risk described as ad hoc
New Zealand's biggest insurer says our approach to natural hazard risk is ad hoc and piecemeal and will permanently constrain the economy if nothing changes…
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Labour announces new $20 transport cost cap policy
Labour has announced a $20 a week cap on bus and train fares in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and just $10 a week outside those metro centres. Labour's…
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Labour announces new $20 transport cost cap policy
Labour has announced a $20 a week cap on bus and train fares in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch and just $10 a week outside those metro centres. Labour's…
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Midday Report Essentials for 9 June 2026
Welcome to Midday Report essentials In today's episode: Monster waves hit Wellington's south coast - 350 homes evacuated, flights and ferries cancelled, and a…
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Spark’s plan to modernise New Zealand phone booths
Spark wants to modernise the 2000 or so phone booths across New Zealand by offering free calling, Wi-Fi, and phone charging. But a stand off with Auckland…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Aaron Pellish in Washington DC.
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Opposition responds to government’s energy announcement
The government has backed down on paying for its LNG import terminal through a levy, and is imposing steeper fines on power companies to shore up energy…
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Live report from Owhiro Bay as evacuation orders are made
Monster waves are beginning to hit Wellington's south coast, 350 homes have been evacuated and flights and ferries have been cancelled. Field Correspondent…
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 June
Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's party list; World Vision's Rebekah Armstrong discusses Modern Slavery Bill; ACT MP Mark Cameron discusses decision to leave…
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ACT MP Mark Cameron discusses decision to leave parliament
After six years in Parliament, ACT MP Mark Cameron has made the decision to not return after the 2026 election. While he's undergoing dialysis, Cameron says…