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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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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…
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 August
Latest from parliament with Craig McCulloch; New report calls for electricity sector reform; Petition calling for mining protection presented at parliament…
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Petition calling for mining protection presented at parliament
Forest & Bird and other environmental groups are presenting a petition calling for the West Coast Denniston Plateau to be protected from coal mining. It's been…
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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 report calls for electricity sector reform
A new report by the Auckland Chamber of Commerce and the Northern Infrastructure Forum is calling for reform of the electricity sector, which it says could…
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Philip Duncan discusses icy blast hitting New Zealand
Snow on the sand at Christchurch's New Brighton beach, intersections in central Dunedin blanketed in snow. The cold snap has snapped. Philip Duncan, head…
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Latest from parliament with Craig McCulloch
Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Guyon Espiner.
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 August
Qiulae Wong rules out working with Peters as Foreign Minister; Erica Stanford discusses new policies from National and ACT; Latest news from Australia.
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Latest news from Australia
The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.
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Erica Stanford discusses new policies from National and ACT
Erica Stanford says she is expanding the onsite training programme for teachers, and will take the money from a relocation grant that aimed to lure teachers…
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Quilae Wong rules out working with Peters as Foreign Minister
Now leader Quilae Wong has laid out her first bottom line for coalitions: She is ruling out being part of any government where Winston Peters is the Foreign…
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Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 July
Craig McCulloch discusses the fallout from Peters'; Sir Brian Roche discusses social media ad review findings; Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon…
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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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Sir Brian Roche discusses social media ad review findings
A review into the Public Service Commission's social media ads to oppose public service strike action has found it should have handled the post more carefully…