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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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Kiri Allan discusses her book ‘Go Hard or Go Home’ with Guyon Espiner
In Kiri Allan's new book, the former Labour Cabinet Minister talks about the public service being bloated, slow and overpaid. She talks to Guyon Espiner.
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Paddy Gower wraps the week in politics
Paddy Gower wraps the week in politics, following the failed coup attempt in the National caucus.
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Police Minister on Sylvia Park shooting, Naidoo apology
Police Minister Mark Mitchell talks to Guyon Espiner about the Sylvia Park shooting, and his reaction to the police apology to Labour Candidate Rakesh Naidoo.
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Midday Report Essentials for 13 August 2026
Kia ora koutou katoa, welcome to Midday Report essentials with Guyon Espiner. Today - National mops up the mess from yesterday's aborted leadership coup. It…
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Midday sports news for 13 August 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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SIS report warns of intensified threats to politicians
The SIS is warning that geopolitical upheaval has intensified threats to New Zealand's safety and security. Waikato University's Professor Al Gillespie says…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC
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Political party social media ad spend analysed
Out of more than 500 ads National has run on Facebook and Instagram this year, 92 were seen exclusively by men and only one solely by women. RNZ In Depth…
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Opportunity Party at 8% in latest political poll
National's woes come as the party remains stuck at 29 percent in the latest One News Verian poll. But Opportunity is at 8 percent. Guyon Espiner talks to…
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Midday Report Essentials for 12 August 2026
Tena koutou katoa, welcome to Midday Report essentials with Guyon Espiner. Christopher Luxon has fronted media after a caucus meeting, reaffirming he has the…
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Luxon clings on to National leadership
Christopher Luxon holds a media conference after winning another caucus vote on his leadership of National, followed by RNZ deputy political editor Craig…
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Midday rural news for 12 August 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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TPU's Jordan Williams on National leadership
Executive Director of the Taxpayers' Union Jordan Williams joins Guyon Espiner with his analysis as National's urgent caucus meeting on Christopher Luxon's…
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National urgent caucus meeting - latest from Craig McCulloch
RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch joins Guyon Espiner with all the latest details as National MPs meet to vote on Christopher Luxon's leadership.
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Indian foreign policy expert on India-NZ relationship
Dhruva Jaishanka is one of the world's leading authorities on Indian foreign policy - and he is the son of India's foreign minister. He spoke to Guyon Espiner…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC.
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New study reveals concerning link between vaping and infant deaths
New research out today has revealed a link between maternal vaping, and Sudden Unexpected Death in Infancy or SUDI. The lead author of the study, Professor of…
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RNZ political editor analysis as Luxon's leadership questioned again
Speculation is mounting again that Christopher Luxon will be rolled by his caucus after a calamitous week for the National leader and months of poor polling…
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 August
ACT says National's economy commitment three years too late; Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton discusses Ohakune water issues; Wellington second-hand book store's AI…
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Wellington second-hand book store’s AI mystery
This is the story of a Wellington second hand bookstore called Bookhaven. It started getting orders that looked a lot like a shaggy dog story. A Canadian buyer…
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton discusses Ohakune water issues
Water supplies to the central North Island town of Ohakune have been turned off after last month's earthquake near Taumarunui likely damaged a major water…
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ACT says National’s economy commitment three years too late
Over the weekend, calls were made by National for parties to commit to getting the books back in order in the run up to the election. National yesterday called…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 August
Retail NZ boss discusses new citizen's arrest laws; Latest from Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji; Lillian Hanly discusses the week in politics.
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Lillian Hanly discusses the week in politics
RNZ political reporter Lillian Hanly stepped in for Patrick Gower on this week's weekly political wrap-up. She spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.
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Latest from Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji
Political reporter Lauren Crimp spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira from the annual Pacific Islands Forum Foreign Ministers Meeting in Fiji.
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Retail NZ boss discusses new citizen's arrest laws
An amendment to the Crimes Act has passed its final reading in Parliament, and it is not being welcomed by retailers. The changes, including expanded citizen's…
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Midday Report Essentials for 6 August 2026
Welcome to Midday Report essentials with Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira. In this episode: Labour's unveiled a new plan aimed at small business, promising faster…
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Midday sports news for 6 August 2026
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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Doctor Lara Greaves discusses Maori roll enrolment deadline
It is the last day for Maori to switch their electoral roll, from Maori to General, or vice versa. Doctor Lara Greaves, an associate professor in politics at…
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Latest news from the United States
The latest news from the United States with Nine News reporter Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC.
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Auckland mayor Wayne Brown discusses CRL opening
Auckland's City Rail Link finally has an opening date. The train tunnel connection under the CBD will open after a decade of construction. Auckland mayor Wayne…
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Barbara Edmonds discusses new Labour small business policy
Labour has unveiled a new plan aimed at small business, promising faster payments, bigger tax write-offs, and less red tape. Finance spokesperson Barbara…
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 August
Brad Olsen discusses latest unemployment figures; Dr Robin Whyman discusses report into Kiwis oral health; The AI technology that's watching babies sleep.
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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The AI technology watching babies sleep
Artificial intelligence is creeping more and more into our everyday lives, and now, it can help you monitor your baby's sleep. The Nanit smart monitor uses…
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Dr Robin Whyman discusses report into Kiwis oral health
More than 40 percent of adults say they have unmet dental needs due to the cost of dental treatment. That represents more than 1.7 million people. Those…
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Jessica Hopkins reports from scene of police incident in Epsom
Police responded to an incident in the Auckland suburb of Epsom this morning. Reporter Jessica Hopkins spoke to Guyon Espiner from the scene.
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Brad Olsen discusses latest unemployment figures
Unemployment numbers are out and they are ugly. Stats NZ jobless data has come in at 5.6 percent for the June quarter, worse than expected and the highest in…