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Midday Report
Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.
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Fuel hike impacts construction costs
The spike in fuel prices is already pushing up construction costs, especially for jobs involving heavy equipment, according to QV's CostBuilder database…
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 March 2026
NZ tourism boss discusses effects of conflict on industry; Advocates criticise use of bike engine size as risk predictor; Pasifika's new dedicated event for…
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Pasifika’s new dedicated event for Maori
Polyfest, the largest Pasifika secondary school festival, is into its second week and is marking the first time the festival has a dedicated event for Maori…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Advocates criticise use of bike engine size as risk predictor
More than 1000 motorcycles converged on VTNZ branches around the country on Saturday, to deliver an open letter to ACC Minister Scott Simpson, with their…
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NZ tourism boss discusses effects of conflict on industry
New Zealand's tourism industry was said to be getting its "mojo" back in the past 18 months. So how will the industry get through the next period as the Middle…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 March 2026
An update on New Zealand's fuel supply levels; Weekly political chat with Patrick Gower; The Loemis Festival is coming back to Wellington in June for its…
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Loemis Festival to bring Wellington alive in middle of winter
The Loemis Festival is coming back to Wellington in June for its eleventh year. Festival director Andrew Laking spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Latest on New Zealand's fuel supply levels
Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones fronted an update on New Zealand's fuel situation as we went to air. Deputy political…
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More rain expected next week - MetService
Metservice is forecasting that more rain is likely on Monday. MetService forecaster, Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Weather update: Latest from Bay of Plenty Civil Defence
Bay of Plenty Civil Defence and Emergency Management Controller James Jefferson spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26th March 2026
The Far North has been effectively cut off from the rest of New Zealand, as heavy rain and wind continues to batter the region; PPTA responds to government's…
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Midday Sports News for 26 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Government urged to boost support for children
The Children's Commissioner is urging the government to roll out more support for kids in material hardship. Dr Claire Achmad spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Latest news from the US
The latest news from the US with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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PPTA responds to govt's NCEA overhaul announcement
Education Minister Erica Stanford has confirmed the government will go ahead with its plan to replace NCEA with a new two-level qualification. Post Primary…
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Heavy rain hits Northland
RNZ reporter Teuila Fuatai is in Northland and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Heavy rain leaves Northland cut off
The top of the country has been effectively cut off from the rest of us, as heavy rain and wind continues to batter the North. The severe weather has left…
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 March 2026
Another vegetable processing plant plans to shut its doors as McCain says it can't keep its Hastings site afloat; A growing amount of evidence is showing the…
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Midday Sports News for 25 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Govt aims for WLG to become NZ's first predator free city
Wellington has been officially targeted to become New Zealand's first predator free city. This was announced today by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka as part…
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Latest news from Australia for 25 March 2026
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Dr discusses new research linking vaccination to heart health
Getting an annual influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by a third according to research from the Public Health Communication…
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Local economic development agency responds to McCain closure
Frozen foods manufacturer McCain has announced it will close its processing plant in Hawke's Bay in January next year. John Loughlin, Director at the Hawke's…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 March 2026
Brooke van Velden announces retirement from politics; The government announces a relief package as fuel prices rise; We spoke to a budgeting service following…
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Midday Sports News for 24 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Budgeting service responds to govt relief package announcement
Tracey Phillips, chief executive at Henderson Budget Service spoke to Guyon Espiner following the government's relief package announcement.
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Government announces relief package as fuel costs rise
The government has announced a relief package as fuel costs rise. Guyon Espiner spoke to RNZ's political gallery following the announcement.
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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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Professor Al Gillespie discusses Iran developments
Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Brooke Van Velden resigns - political analysis
ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden has announced she will not stand in the next election. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 March 2026
The government announces scheme to double number of EV charge points,we speak to the energy minister; Plus, we get a response from the Green Party co-leader…
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NZ consumption of imported ultra-processed foods skyrockets
In just three decades, New Zealand's imports of ultra-processed foods have skyrocketed from 16 kilograms per person to over 100 kilograms per person…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 March 2026
Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the government's position on the Middle East conflict, and what he would do if he was Prime Minister; Should schools be…
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Midday Sports News for 20 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Synthony hitting the right note with music fans
Synthony boss David Higgins discusses the success of the event ahead of the Auckland show this weekend. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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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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Should schools be forced to adopt water only policies?
The Dental Association says sugary fizzy drinks are a leading contributor to dental decay. Anishma Ram, the oral health promotion manager at the Dental…
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Hipkins discusses government response to Middle East conflict
Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the steps he would like to see the government take as concerns over fuel supply deepen, and the Middle East conflict…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 March 2026
The latest GDP figures are out ,our economics correspondent gives us his analysis; Commerce Commission puts fuel companies on notice; It now costs twice as…
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Midday Sports News for 19 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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AT says catching the bus now half the price of driving to work
With petrol prices jumping 50 cents a litre in the last month, a 15-kilometre commute in the car is now costing drivers roughly double what they'd pay for the…