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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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Midday Sports News for 22 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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New bill aims to protect satire and parody in law
The Free Speech Union is backing a new bill which would give stronger protections for satire and parody. Chief Executive Jillaine Heather spoke to Guyon…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses Trump presidency
Ian Bremmer, an author who has published 11 books on global affairs as well as being foreign-affairs columnist and editor-at-large for Time magazine spoke to…
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Coalition partners trade public attacks over Luxon leadership
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch discusses this morning's political developments with Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 April 2026
Luxon's leadership: Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch; - Race Relations Commissioner discusses Shane Jones' comments; and the latest from the United…
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More from Craig McCulloch on Luxon's Leadership
Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reacts to Christopher Luxon's very short press conference today.
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Midday Sports News for 21 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Race Relations Commissioner discusses Shane Jones’ comments
Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby spoke to Guyon Espiner about senior cabinet minister Shane Jones' recent comments about Indian immigration.
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Luxon's leadership: Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch
Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch discusses Christopher Luxon's leadership of the National Party as the party heads into caucus.
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 April 2026
Maurice Williamson discusses Christopher Luxon's leadership; The short, complicated term of KiwiRail's Scott O'Donnell; ACT's new Tamaki candidate James…
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Midday Sports News for 20 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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ACT’s new Tamaki candidate James Christmas
The ACT Party has opted for lawyer and treaty expert James Christmas to replace Brooke van Velden in the Tamaki seat. The ACT Party has opted for lawyer and…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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The short, complicated term of KiwiRail's Scott O'Donnell
Scott O'Donnell would have been paid tens of thousands of dollars to be on KiwiRail's board. But conflicts of interest meant he missed large chunks of its…
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Maurice Williamson on Luxon’s leadership
Poltical storm clouds gathering over Wellington too with MPs arriving for another sitting week at Parliament.
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Wellington resident describes waking up to flooded home
Parts of the lower North Island are now under an Orange heavy rain warning, including Wellington which has been ravaged by flooding overnight. Mik Breitenbach…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 April 2026
Nicola Willis speaks to Guyon Espiner from Washington DC, Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner and Auckland's Real Groovy celebrates World…
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Midday sports news 17 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Auckland's Real Groovy celebrating World Record Store Day
Dan Bali is the marketing manager and events co-ordinator for Auckland's Real Groovy Records. He spoke to Guyon Espiner ahead of Record Store Day.
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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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Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Guyon Espiner
Christopher Luxon has failed to lift his party out of the danger zone of late twenties in the polls for the last few months. Deputy political editor Craig…
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Nicola Willis speaks to Guyon Espiner from Washington DC
The Finance Minister is in Washington DC to meet with White House officials and also taking part in IMF meetings, as the world grapples with war in the Middle…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 April 2026
Judge rules ethical investment policies of Super Fund were unlawful; Is New Zealand doing enough as the fuel crisis intensifies?; Former Splore director…
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Midday sports news for 16 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Former Splore director discusses Live Nation court ruling
A jury in New York has found the concert giant, Live Nation, and its subsidiary, Ticketmaster, guilty of illegally monopolising ticketing markets. Music…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Is New Zealand doing enough as the fuel crisis intensifies?
As other countries are pouring billions into trying to cusion the blow of the oil shock, is New Zealand doing enough as the fuel crisis intensifies? Economist…
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Judge: Ethical investment policies of Super Fund were unlawful
A judge has ruled the ethical investment policies of the Super Fund were unlawful after the Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa and other activist groups…
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 April 2026
Brad Olsen discusses IMF warning over Middle East conflict; Dr Don Brash on how relationships with the US are changing; Concern over medical advice being given…
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Midday Sports News for 15 April 2026
Some sad news with Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika to be wound up, Barry Guy explains.
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Concern over medical advice being given by AI chatbots
A new study out today has found that half of the answers to health and medical questions supplied by five artificial intelligence chatbots are 'somewhat' or…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Dr Don Brash on how relationships with the US are changing
The Middle East conflict is forcing politicians past and present to re-evaluate their alliances with an America led by Donald Trump. Former National Party…
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Brad Olsen discusses IMF warning over Middle East conflict
A new report by the International Monetary Fund has warned that the war in the Middle East risks triggering a global recession, pushing inflation above six…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April 2026
Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Guyon Espiner; What information should be shared with Five Eyes partners?; Te Pati Maori says new bill would suppress…
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Midday Sports News for 14 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Latest news from the United States for 14 April 2026
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Te Pati Maori says new bill would suppress Maori voters
Te Pati Maori say a new government bill would suppress Maori voters. The Electoral Amendment bill would delay a new count of the Maori seats until 2032. TPM…
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What information should be shared with Five Eyes partners?
A former CIA counter-intelligence chief is warning NZ intelligence agencies not to trust Donald Trump with sensitive information, especially about Russia…
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Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Guyon Espiner
How should New Zealand treat President Trump? Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 April 2026
Cyclone Vaianu update from Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz; ExportNZ director discusses FTA between NZ and India; Professor Cas Mudde discusses Viktor Orban's…
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Midday Sports News for Monday 13 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Professor Cas Mudde discusses Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary
Professor Cas Mudde is a political scientist at the University of Georgia. He also wrote the book "The Far Right Today." Professor Mudde spoke to Guyon Espiner.