Midday Report

Brad Olsen discusses latest cost of living figures; Air New Zealand forecasts nearly $400m loss; Kiwis turning to Afterpay for fuel and basics; Greens respond to government pausing of social media bill.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

The government has confirmed legislation aiming to ban under-16s from social media is now on hold. Labour agreed to support National's proposal for a ban - but the Greens and ACT were opposed to the idea. Green MP and youth spokesperson Tamatha Paul spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Weekly chat about the week in politics with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Air New Zealand is forecasting a full year loss of nearly $400 million. So what does the national carrier have to do to turn things around? Grant Bradley, freelance journalist specialising in business and aviation spoke to Guyon Espiner.

In the 12 months ended December 2025, Afterpay New Zealand reported buy now pay later revenue of $119.99 million, up from $102.96 million the year before. For some New Zealanders that includes using Afterpay to buy essential goods like petrol. Poihaere Whare is a Waikato mother of four and a nursing student. She's also the co-chair of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation's National Student Unit. Whare spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Stats NZ numbers out today show petrol prices were up nearly 13 percent in just one month while diesel prices increased 36 percent between March and April. Infometrics Chief Economist Brad Olsen spoke to Guyon Espiner.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Police spoke to media outside a Head Hunters gang pad in West Auckland, where they've announced a new appeal for information into the disappearance of Andrew Maaka in 1991. Reporter Finn Blackwell was there and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

New Zealand had a net migration gain of about 24,200 in the last year, up from a net gain of 14,000 the previous year, according to numbers released by Stats NZ today. The numbers come as political debate intensifies over immigration. Labour's immigration spokesperson is Phil Twyford spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Air New Zealand is forecasting a full year loss of nearly $400m. Is it time to sell the national carrier? Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Everlee Wihongi's lawyer speaks out over her ICE detention; Data reveals number of properties selling at a loss on the rise; Anna Fifield discusses Donald Trump's visit to China.

Russel Norman discusses government's climate law change; Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Midday Report; Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Stats NZ figures released last week show young people who are not in employment, education or training has increased from 13.3 percent in December to 14.4 percent in March. Charlotte Mitchell, Chair of Youth Employability Aotearoa spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Guyon Espiner following the departure of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from the party to set up her own.

The government is changing the law to prevent companies being sued for climate change damage. This applies to current and future cases so will stop a High Court case against seven major emitters in its tracks. Greenpeace's executive director Russell Norman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Are we about to lose an entire generation of skilled workers?; New private climate change funding scheme announced.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party.

The latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

A new scheme to get private money to restore nature and combat climate change has been announced by Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

That's the claim from the PSA union after a survey showed 27% of public service workers are thinking of leaving NZ for better pay and nearly half of workers under 25 are considering leaving. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders; The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy; Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Aucklanders can expect some exceptional performances to celebrate New Zealand Music Month right in the CBD with MIGHTY. It will let a handful of people into a live, acoustic and intimate performance with some of our best musicians for free. Jamie Newman is organising the event and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The Opportunity Party has announced its tax policy, which includes a land tax and making Kiwisaver compulsory with contribution rates of six percent from employers and employees. Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

The latest news from Australia with Nine News political reporter Amanda Copp.

Wayne Mapp discusses possible role for NZ in Strait of Hormuz; Vanushi Walters responds to Strait of Hormuz discussions; Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner; Tech entrepreneur Carmen Vicelich speaks to Guyon Espiner.

An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.

Carmen Vicelich is a globally recognised entrepreneur at the sharp end of innovation with technology and data. She founded Valocity, a property data and analytics platform transforming valuation, real estate, and mortgage lending processes in over 3,500 cities worldwide. One the company's major growth areas is India and Carmen Vicelich was flown over for the signing of the NZ-India FTA. Vicelich spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Weekly chat about the week in politics with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Labour's foreign affairs spokesperson Vanushi Walters discusses the opposition's position on any role New Zealand could take in the Strait of Hormuz.

The US embassy in New Zealand is in discussion with the government about New Zealand sending assistance to help open the Strait of Hormuz. Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Phil Goff discusses coalition government stability; Could an early election be on the cards?; Deputy PM David Seymour discusses coalition stability