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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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Popularity of betting on politics sparks corruption concerns
Explosive growth in people gambling on prediction market platforms such as PolyMarket are sparking concerns about corruption, intimidation and insider trading…
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ANZ economist Sharon Zolner discusses latest spending data
New card spending data is out from our largest bank. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zolner spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 4 May 2026
What Maersk's new 27% fuel surcharge means for Kiwis; RNZ Political editor, Jo Moir reports from Singapore; NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save racing…
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Midday sports news for Monday 4 May 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Payback time for Kiwi businesses charged Liberation Day tariffs
New Zealand exporters will be among those asking for a refund following the US Supreme Court ruling that Trump's Liberation Day tariffs were illegal. Paul…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with Nine News political reporter Amanda Copp.
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Midday rural news for Monday 4 May 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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NZ First donors argue for tax breaks to save racing industry
Major industry donors to New Zealand First have prepared a report calling for tax breaks for the horse racing and breeding industry. In depth's Farah Hancock…
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RNZ Political editor, Jo Moir reports from Singapore
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is in Singapore to sign an agreement over fuel supply. RNZ Political editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner from Singapore.
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What Maersk’s new 27% fuel surcharge means for Kiwis
Shipping giant Maersk has added a 27% fuel surcharge on land transport for imports within New Zealand. The move reflects soaring energy costs due to the Iran…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1 May 2026
Wayne Mapp discusses possible role for NZ in Strait of Hormuz; Vanushi Walters responds to Strait of Hormuz discussions; Political chat with Patrick Gower and…
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Midday sports news for Friday 1 May 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Tech entrepreneur Carmen Vicelich speaks to Guyon Espiner
Carmen Vicelich is a globally recognised entrepreneur at the sharp end of innovation with technology and data. She founded Valocity, a property data and…
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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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Midday rural news for Friday 1 May 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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Vanushi Walters responds to Strait of Hormuz discussions
Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters discusses the opposition's position on any role New Zealand could take in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Wayne Mapp discusses possible role for NZ in Strait of Hormuz
The US embassy in New Zealand is in discussion with the government about New Zealand sending assistance to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Former Defence…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 April 2026
Phil Goff discusses coalition government stability; Could an early election be on the cards?; Deputy PM David Seymour discusses coalition stability
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Midday Sports News for 30 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Deputy PM David Seymour discusses coalition stability
Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour spoke to Guyon Espiner about the coalition following increasing friction between parties.
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Latest news from the United States for 30 April 2026
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Could an early election be on the cards?
What does this mean for the government, and could we be heading to the polls sooner than expected? RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Guyon…
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Phil Goff discusses coalition government stability
In an extraordinary stand off the Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has accused his foreign minister Winston Peters of poor judgement after he released emails…
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 April 2026
Powerswitch boss responds to electricity price rises; How is Gen X treated in the workplace and job market?; Neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman speaks to Guyon…
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Midday Sports News for 29 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman speaks to Guyon Espiner
From Olympians to Formula 1 drivers, addicts to billionaires, cognitive neuroscientist Dr Kerry Spackman has spent decades working to help people understand…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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How is Gen X treated in the workplace and job market?
Are you or someone you know and love a Gen X - aged 46 to 61 who has felt invisible in the workplace, or scrubbed out entirely? Jacqueline Freeman is a global…
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Powerswitch boss responds to electricity price rises
The Electricity Authority has asked power companies to explain an increase in charges of an average of 8%. Paul Fuge, manager at Consumer NZ's Powerswitch…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 28 April 2026
New report warns of NZs huge population challenge; PM defends decision to pull out of weekly Breakfast interview; Can we do better than 'City Rail Link' as a…
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Midday Sports News for 28 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Can we do better than ‘City Rail Link’ as a name?
Later this year Auckland will finally become a serious global city, when its long awaited underground rail system opens to the public. So far the $5.5 billion…
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Latest news from the United States for 28 April 2026
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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PM defends decision to pull out of weekly Breakfast interview
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is defending pulling out of his regular slot on TVNZ's Breakfast show, where he faces former political editor and host Tova…
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New report warns of NZs huge population challenge
A new report by Sir Peter Gluckman and emeritus professor Paul Spoonley says New Zealand needs a population strategy as the country faces huge challenges from…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 April 2026
Chloe Swarbrick discusses state of Auckland economy; Louise Upston on why SailGP won't be returning to Auckland next; Peter Stone, Chief scientist at Sony AI…
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Midday Sports News for Friday 24 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Sony AI chief scientist explains new robot that's beating top table tennis players
Sony AI has unveiled a robot called Ace that can outplay elite table tennis players. It can handle wicked spins and react to shots from all over the table…
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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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Midday Rural News for Friday 24 April 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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Why SailGP won't be returning to Auckland next year
SailGP won't return to Auckland in 2027 after the government turned down its funding request. Tourism Minister Louise Upston spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Chloe Swarbrick discusses state of Auckland economy
What is wrong with Auckland? Unemployment is at 6.4%, house prices have gone backwards by 1.3% over the last year. A Westpac survey yesterday put the…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 23 April 2026
Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses FTA deal with India; Cameron Bagrie discusses NZ credit rating; Author David Moscrop discusses Trump power plays.
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Midday Sports News for 23 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Political scientist, 'reluctant nationalist' David Moscrop on Canadian nationalism in the age of Trump
David Moscrop is a political scientist and author who has written a new book on nationalism - and the rise of the sentiment in the Trump era. He spoke to Guyon…
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Latest news from the United States for 23 April 2026
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Toni Waterman.
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Cameron Bagrie discusses NZ credit rating
Moody's, one of the world's leading credit rating agencies, has downgraded its outlook for the New Zealand economy from stable to negative. Cameron Bagrie of…
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses FTA deal
Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner following the party's announcement it will support an FTA with India.