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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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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 February 2026
A storm has ravaged the lower North Island with states of emergency called in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei.Evacuations are…
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Midday sports update for Monday 16 February
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027
Eden Park is set to host the first State of Origin match outside Australia in 40 years. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Rural News for Monday 16 February
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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Latest news from Australia
The latest from Australia with Nine News political reporter Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Weather latest: Emergency Minister Mark Mitchell
States of emergency have been declared in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei. Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark…
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Weather latest: Wellington reporter Nick James
The latest on the weather situation in Wellington with Nick James.
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Weather latest: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little
Wellington is no stranger to a sharp gust but this is something different. Winds have clocked 193km/h, schools are closed, power is out to thousands, flights…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 February 2026
Donald Trump is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers the planet, effectively saying he is right and scientists are wrong. The move ends…
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Midday Sports News for 13 February 2026
Some of the biggest talking points at the Winter Olympics are the things happening off the slope.
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The Opportunity Party calls for rethink on retirement policy
With dire warnings that New Zealand can't hope to continue to fund super with its ageing population, coupled with concerns that AI will lead to major job…
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Patrick Gower, Guyon Espiner on the week in politics
Patrick Gower joined Guyon Espiner for their weekly political chat.
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NZ Iranian community to protest against atrocities back home
Marches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are happening tomorrow as New Zealand's Iranian community and its supporters protest against the atrocities of…
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Australian Liberal Party elects new leader
Angus Taylor is the new Liberal Party leader, after defeating Sussan Ley in the leadership ballot 34 votes to 17.
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Hawke’s Bay campground evacuated due to landslide risk
Part of a beloved Hawke's Bay campground is being evacuated due to the risk of a landslide, with permanent residents given 24 hours to pack up and…
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Trump puts an end to US government climate control measures
President Donald Trump is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers the planet, effectively saying he is right and the scientists are wrong…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 February 2026
New numbers out this morning paint a picture of a strengthening economy, but Labour isn't convinced and says the government is trying to distract from its poor…
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New ‘Rent a Human’ website where AI agents buy human labour
Paul Spain, futurist and chief executive at Gorilla Technology spoke to Guyon Espiner about a new Rent a Human website where AI agents buy human labour.
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Latest news from the United States
The latest from the United States with correspondent in New York, Laura Taglianetti
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Leadership spill called in Australian Liberal Party
Australian media is reporting a spill motion has been given to Opposition Leader Sussan Ley - kicking off a leadership challenge in Australia's major…
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Labour says govt playing politics with Reserve Bank inquiry
New numbers out this morning paint a picture of a strengthening economy, but Labour isn't convinced and says the government is trying to distract from its…
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 February 2026
Lobbying, secrecy and bribery: New Zealand slides in the international corruption stakes - are we too apathetic about our slipping standards of integrity …
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Study reveals benefits of exercise for body and mind
A new study in the British Journal of Sports Medicine suggests that exercise is as good as or better than, medication or therapies for dealing with symptoms of…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with Nine News political reporter, Amanda Copp.
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New Zealand slips in global corruption index
New Zealand stands at fourth equal with Norway as the least corrupt country in the world, that's the good news. But New Zealand has slid for the fourth…
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Report shows gaps in awareness for ovarian cancer
It's the least survivable women's cancer and takes one woman's life every two days. But a new report says there are big gaps in New Zealand awareness…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 February 2026
Taxpayers will foot the bill for a one billion dollar LNG terminal with the promise that power bills will decrease and energy security will increase, Guyon…
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Midday Sports update for 10 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Obesity linked to infection related deaths - Study
A new study says that people with obesity are 1.7 times more likely to be hospitalised or die from infection, while those with severe obesity are three times…
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Midday Rural News for 10 February 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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Lastest news from the US
Let's get the latest from the United States now, with our correspondent in New York - Laura Taglianetti.
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Taxpayers' Union criticises levy for govt's LNG import plan
The Taxpayers' Union says the government's proposed levy to pay for an LNG import facility will hit households and jobs Jordan Williams talks to Guyon Espiner.
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Energy Resources Aotearoa on govt's LNG import plan
John Carnegie, chief executive of industry body Energy Resources Aotearoa, said the the government's plan for an LNG import terminal would be a useful…
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 February 2026
The latest on the sewage spill at Wellington's Moa Point. Were early warning signs missed? As the government looks to step in with an inquiry, we talk to the…
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Midday sports update for 9 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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New convention centre finally set to open
After more than a decade of deals, planning and building the International Convention Centre in Auckland will have its official opening on Wednesday night. Its…
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Midday Rural News for 9 February 2026
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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Lastest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with our correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Terrorism expert looks at Christchurch gunman’s appeal attempt
The Court of Appeal will this week consider an application by the white supremacist who murdered 51 people in the Christchurch terror attacks to vacate his…
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Government mulling Moa Point enquiry
The sewage continues to flow into the South Coast after the shutdown of the Moa Point waste water plant. The government is mulling an inquiry into what went…
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Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February 2026
Powhiri, protest, and politics. Leaders and dignitaries were welcomed onto the Treaty Grounds at Waitangi as we went to air. We crossed live to our acting…
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Midday Sports News for Thursday 5 February 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Laneway Festival underway in Auckland
Music whizz Tony Stamp spoke to Guyon Espiner from the Laneway Festival in Auckland.
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Latest news from United States
The latest from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.
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Leaders and dignitaries welcomed at Waitangi
Leaders and dignitaries have been welcomed on to the Treaty grounds at Waitangi. RNZ Acting political editor, Craig McCulloch spoke to Guyon Espiner from…
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Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty speaks to Guyon Espiner
The capital faces an environmental catastrophe after the shutdown of the Moa Point treatment plant. Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty spoke to Guyon Espiner.