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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 Rural News for Monday 13 April 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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ExportNZ director discusses FTA between NZ and India
The fate of the FTA between NZ and India remains uncertain with NZ First pulling its support for the deal, which now rests on Labour. Josh Tan, executive…
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Cyclone Vaianu update from Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz
Roads in the Gisborne area are either closed or under temporary convoy access after Cyclone Vaianu. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 10 April 2026
Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop discusses new Auckland Council deal; Melania Trump delivers statement addressing Epstein speculation; Journalist Kareem…
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Midday Sports News for 10 April 2026
The Black Ferns have been named for the opening test of the year.
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Journalist Kareem Chehayeb speaks to Guyon Espiner from Lebanon
There's been disagreement over whether Lebanon is included in the fragile ceasefire between the US and Israel, and Iran. Kareem Chehayeb is a Lebanon-based…
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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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Melania Trump delivers statement addressing Epstein speculation
Melania Trump has made a public statement addressing speculation linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. US Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Minister Chris Bishop discusses new Auckland Council deal
An Auckland Council deal with the government billed as the first of its kind between a city and central government. Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop spoke…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 April 2026
Economist Kelly Eckhold discusses effects of the Middle East conflict on New Zealand; Geopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey Miller on the Middle East ceasefire…
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Midday Sports News for Thursday 9 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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What AI could mean for cyber security
Anthropic latest AI product - Claude Mythos2 Preview - seems to be so good at its job that it's exposed major vulnerabilities in computer operating systems and…
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Midday Rural News for Thursday 9 April 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural 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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Midday Business News for Thursday 9 April 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team.
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Geopolitical analyst on Middle East ceasefire
Geopolitical analyst Dr Geoffrey Miller discusses the current ceasefire in the Middle East with Guyon Espiner.
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Economist Kelly Eckhold discusses effects of conflict on NZ
The status of the Strait of Hormuz is unclear as the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran is tested. Hopes were high yesterday that tankers would begin…
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 April 2026
The Iranian ambassador in New Zealand calls Donald Trump's comments a sign of desperation; Law experts flag potential breaches in Middle East conflict; The…
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Midday Sports News for Wednesday 8 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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The latest on the Middle East conflict from the United States
The latest on the Middle East conflict from the United States with Washington correspondent Toni Waterman.
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Midday Rural News for Wednesday 8 April 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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Midday Business News for Wednesday 8 April 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team.
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Experts flag legal breaches and escalating rhetoric in conflict
Last week over 100 international law experts wrote an open letter to "express profound concern about serious violations of international law and alarming…
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Iran ambassador: Trump comments a "sign of desperation"
The Iranian ambassador to New Zealand, Reza Nazar Ahari has responded to Donald Trump's statement that a whole civilization will die if Iran didn't open the…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 April 2026
Artemis II mission breaks records as it passes moon; New political poll out from Tax Payers Union; Air New Zealand cuts flights due to fuel crisis.
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Midday Sports News for Tuesday 7 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Bay of Plenty MP responds to Air NZ flight cuts
Air New Zealand is making further cuts to its flight schedules and lifting ticket prices in response to the high cost of jet fuel. Bay of Plenty MP Tom…
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Midday Rural News for Tuesday 7 April 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural 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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RNZ political editor discusses latest poll results
The latest Taxpayers Union-Curia poll has been released. Political editor Jo Moir discusses the results with Guyon Espiner.
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Artemis II mission breaks records as it passes moon
Dr Morgan Cable has worked at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory for over 13 years, working on the Dragonfly mission to Titan and the Cassini Mission to Saturn…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 2 April 2026
The Prime Minister has announces a cabinet reshuffle; Richard Easther discusses todays Artemis II launch; New Zealand to resume payments to Cook Islands.
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Midday Sport News for Thursday 2 April 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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New Zealand to resume funding to Cook Islands
New Zealand will resume nearly $30 million in annual funding to the Cook Islands as the two countries sign a defence and security declaration. Pacific News…
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Midday Rural News for Thursday 2 April 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural 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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Midday Business News for Thursday 2 April 2026
The latest news from RNZ's business team.
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Professor Richard Easther discusses the Artemis II launch
Professor Richard Easther discusses the Artemis II launch with Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir discusses cabinet reshuffle
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has announced his long-awaited Cabinet reshuffle RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 April 2026
There's possibly a big change coming to Easter Friday rules for bars and restaurants; Student associations call for free public transport as cost of living and…
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Economist looks into trans-Tasman Easter egg price differences
Australians are getting better prices on their Easter eggs, according to Satish Ranchhod, an economist at Westpac who compared the prices of a number of Easter…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Student associations call for free public transport
The cost-of-living crisis, exacerbated now by the fuel prices crisis, is impacting university students disproportionately. James Portegys, President of the…
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Restaurants Association responds to possible liquor law change
It's a law that's been described as a 'farce' and a relic of the 1800s, but by Friday... the Easter alcohol ban could potentially be history. Labour MP Kieran…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 31 March 2026
The spike in fuel prices is already pushing up construction costs; Hato Hone St John is reassuring Aucklanders that its services will continue, amid fuel…
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Midday Sports News for 31 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Muttonbirding season starts in the deep south
Tomorrow marks the beginning of the muttonbirding season for traditional harvesters in the deep south. The Muttonbird, sooty shearwater, or Titi are a delicacy…
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Latest news from the US
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti.
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Supa Energy on NZ's need for a more resilient electricity network
Power bills are about to go up again, for households and businesses already facing high costs. One organisation that's working to make New Zealand's…
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Hato Hone St John on high fuel prices
Hato Hone St John is reassuring Aucklanders that its ambulance services will continue, even amid potential fuel shortages. General Manager Ambulance Operations…