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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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Latest news from the United States for 19 March 2026
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Commerce Commission puts fuel companies on notice
Fuel companies have been put on notice by the Commerce Commission, which has ramped up its scrutiny on petrol prices. Commissioner Bryan Chapple spoke to…
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Analysis of latest GDP figures
GDP had a modest increase of 0.2% in the December quarter. Economic correspondent Gyles Beckford spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 March 2026
Grocery prices are set to rise, we speak to the industry watchdog; What these price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially; Will Chris Hipkins…
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Midday Sports News for 18 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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The million dollar plan to deal to dangerous dogs
Hundreds of thousands of dollars is being directed by the government to try to curb rife uncontrolled dog breeding in Auckland and Northland. Brooke van Velden…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Will Hipkins’ ex-wife’s Facebook post damage his credibility?
Chris Hipkins says he considered resigning after his ex-wife lit up social media with claims about the politician. But the Labour leader says he's staying on…
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What the price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially
So what does this actually look like on the ground and in the supermarket aisle. Guyon Espiner spoke with Delwyn, who with help from the charity Christians…
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Grocery watchdog responds to price increases at supermarkets
Yesterday we had the news that food prices rose 4.5% in the year to February, and that was before the Iran war started. Foodstuffs boss Chris Quinn told…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 March 2026
Former Prime Minister, Helen Clark discusses New Zealand's position and involvement in the Middle East; One company's investment in electric trucks is paying…
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Midday Sports News for 17 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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What is behind the new extreme LooksMaxxing trend?
LooksMaxing, a new trend which elevates body image to disturbing extremes including taking peptides and smashing jaw bones, is sweeping meme culture, with ties…
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Latest news from the United States for 17 March 2026
The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Investment in electric trucks paying off as fuel prices rise
The immediate economic shock of the Iran War of course is oil. Petrol has gone past $3, with some predicting it could get to $4. One company less likely to be…
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Former PM Helen Clark discusses NZ position on Iran conflict
Former Prime Minister Helen Clark discusses New Zealand's position and involvement in the Middle East, as US President Donald Trump lashes out at allies who…
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 March 2026
Retail NZ CEO discusses effect of Middle East conflict, Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses over war coverage and Live update from 98th Academy Awards…
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Live update from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles
The 98th Academy Awards are taking place in Los Angeles on Monday. Associated Press reporter Liam McEwan is in Hollywood and spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses over war coverage
The Trump administration and its officials are threatening to revoke licenses for broadcasters over their war coverage. It comes after a series of threats to…
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Retail NZ CEO discusses effect of Middle East conflict
Iran is vowing to keep the state Strait of Hormuz closed as it fights back against Operation Epic Fury. That choke point in oil supply is driving costs up…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 March 2026
Latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz and what they mean for global oil supply; Minister Shane Jones responds to concerns about New Zealand's fuel…
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Midday Sports News for 13 March 2026
Super Rugby and the NRL are in full swing, but cricket is far from over for the summer with a major T20 series for both the Black Caps and White Ferns.
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Should NZ be using the oil shock to accelerate its use of EVs?
Mike Casey is an entrepreneur and cherry orchardist who has electrified all the machines on his farm. He is also the CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a charity…
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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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Minister Shane Jones responds to fuel insecurity concerns
Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones who is the Minister responsible for fuel security spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Latest developments from the Strait of Hormuz
With no obvious end to the Iran war in sight oil, is again trading around $100USD a barrel. And, rising energy prices and fears of shortage are sending shivers…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March 2026
Oil shocks hit the economy as Air New Zealand cancels flights and Heinz shuts factories, so what happens next?; We speak to a Heinz factory worker whose job…
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US military playing tech catch up with smaller Iranian forces
The US is now in the rare position of trying to copy and keep up with its vastly less resourced enemy. Lauren Kahn has written a new piece for Foreign Affairs…
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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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Agency agrees on emergency release of oil barrel reserves
Members of the International Energy Agency, including New Zealand, have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil to try to rein in energy prices which have…
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'Heartbroken' Wattie's worker loses job after decades with company
Yesterday we saw the closure of parts of the Heinz Wattie food manufacturer. Kathy Perrin, an E Tu union delegate, who has spent decades working for Heinz…
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 March 2026
US media report Iran is laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz, and despite Donald Trump saying the vessels were destroyed we ask Trade Minister Todd McClay what…
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Computer made of human brain cells taught how to play Doom
A clump of human brain cells can play the classic computer game Doom. Researchers at a Melbourne start-up Cortical Labs have taught their "biological computer"…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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The big-tech spender donating to NZ political parties
Brian Cartmell, an expat American, has given big donations to ACT, National, NZ First and the Opportunity party. In total, it appears the technology…
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Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses Middle East conflict
Iran is laying mines across the Strait of Hormuz according to reports surfacing this morning New Zealand time. Trade Minister Todd McClay spoke to Guyon…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March 2026
Markets lurch back following Trump comments on Iran; Psychologist Dougal Sutherland on Covid's social 'long tail'; What impact does Iran war have on China and…
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Midday Sports News for 10 March 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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What impact does Iran war have on China and its relationships?
What is the impact of the war on China and what strategies are they deploying in the crisis? Until recently Anna Fifield was The Washington Post's Asia-Pacific…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from America with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Psychologist Dougal Sutherland on Covid's social 'long tail'
Guyon Espiner spoke with Dr Dougal Sutherland, Senior Supervising Psychologist at Victoria University of Wellington about the long tail of psychological impact…