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Midday Report Essentials for 17 July 2026

Midday sports news

Australia to open an Office of AI

US introduces testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers

Midday rural news

Former ACT MP Heather Roy on Paul Henry announcement

Latest from Washington as US strikes on Iran continue

Midday sports news

Christchurch Mission raises concerns over move-on orders

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 July

Midday sports news

K Road businesses looking forward to Matariki and CRL opening

Latest news from the United States

Retail NZ explains possible effect of OCR hike in spending

Alexander Gillespie discusses latest US strikes on Iran

Midday sports news for 8 July 2026

Joanne Ou discusses impact of China's ethnic unity law

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news for 8 July 2026

Midday business news 8 July 2026

Kaikoura Mayor discusses extent of flooding in region

Megan Woods discusses Labour’s new solar policy

Midday sports news

Midday business news

Latest news from Australia

Midday Report Essentials for 3 July 2026

Midday Sports News for 3 July 2026

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Michael Laws discusses his candidacy for New Zealand First

Midday Rural News for 3 July 2026

Midday Business News for 3 July 2026

Phil Goff responds to appointment of Jared Novelly

Jared Novelly officially takes up role as US ambassador

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 2 July

Midday sports news

Weta Workshop chair to help drive Wellington growth

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Chris Sidoti on UN inquiry into Palestinian rights

Parent speaks out after airborne asbestos study

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 June

Midday sports news

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Latest news from Australia

South Wairarapa mayor discusses weather impact on region

Midday rural news for 29 June 2026

Midday business news for 29 June 2026

Mike Smith discusses latest court action against government

David Seymour discusses ACT public sector policy

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26 June

Midday sports news

Professor David Menkes on psychedelic drug use in end of life care

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Live report from Wellington as wild weather hits

Latest details on complaint against Richard Chambers

Midday Sports News for 25 June 2026

Why major political parties may be losing support

Latest news from the United States

Midday Rural News for 25 June 2026

Midday Business News for 25 June 2026

Cyber security expert discusses Five Eyes statement on AI

Simeon Brown discusses National’s new solar policy

Karen Hao on the people behind the AI revolution

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news for 24 June 2026

Midday business news for 24 June 2026

Sonya Rockhouse urges MPs to reject safety reforms

New Zealand Rugby rejects bids to save Moana Pasifika

Study shows drop in smoking rates as vaping numbers rise

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 June

Midday sports news for 23 June 2026

Sacha Judd discusses new music streaming platform, Lume

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news for 23 June 2026

ERO report says education system failing thousands of students

Cyber security boss discusses Five Eyes warning over AI

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22 June

Fans gather in Auckland to watch All Whites’ game against Egypt

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news for 22 June 2026

Midday business news for 22 June 2026

Chloe Swarbrick discusses Green’s tax policy with Guyon Espiner

Joe Porter discusses All Blacks team announcement

Nicola Willis discusses National’s new KiwiSaver policies

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Latest news from Australia

Latest news from the United States

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news

Midday sports news for 12 June 2026

Political chat with Lillian Hanly and Guyon Espiner

Midday rural news for 12 June 2026

Simeon Brown responds to Labour’s new public transport policy

Health NZ preventing clinician network over changes to diabetes treatment funding

Midday Report Essentials for 11 June 2026

Midday sports news for 11 June 2026

Live report from Mexico on the eve of FIFA World Cup

Midday rural news for 11 June 2026

Midday business news for 11 June 2026

SpaceX go for launch on biggest ever IPO

Further details from police regarding Operation Phoenix

Latest news from Australia

New Zealand’s natural hazard risk described as ad hoc

New Zealand’s natural hazard risk described as ad hoc

Labour announces new $20 transport cost cap policy

Labour announces new $20 transport cost cap policy

Midday Report Essentials for 9 June 2026

Midday sports news

Spark’s plan to modernise New Zealand phone booths

Latest news from the United States

Midday Rural news for 9 June 2026

Midday business news for 9 June 2026

Opposition responds to government’s energy announcement

Live report from Owhiro Bay as evacuation orders are made

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 June

Midday sports news

ACT MP Mark Cameron discusses decision to leave parliament

Latest news from Australia

Midday business news

Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's party list

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 June

Midday sports news for 5 June 2026

Is Vladimir Putin really aiming for immortality?

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday rural news for 5 June 2026

Midday business news for 5 June 2026

Anna Fifield discusses NZ’s current relationship with China

New Zealand given access to Mythos AI

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4 June

Midday sports news for 4 June 2026

Midday rural news for 4 June 2026

Midday business news for 4 June 2026

Maxim Institute releases study into AI use in government

What new Trump tariffs could mean for New Zealand exporters

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 June

Midday sports news

Swedish climate scientist raises concerns over AMOC collapse

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Erica Stanford discusses school solar panel roll out

Calls for crackdown on unregulated lobbying industry

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 June

Midday sports news

Wellington deputy mayor discusses cost of new library website

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Al Gillespie discusses Penk’s nuclear propulsion comments

What Heartland Bank’s TSB purchase could mean for banking

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29 May 2026

Midday Sports News for 29 May 2026

Ben Morgan from Two Tones Merchandise on NZ Music T-Shirt Day

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday Rural News for 29 May 2026

Midday Business News for 29 May 2026

New political party donation details released

Bankers Association responds to new tax on banks

Economists respond to government’s surplus forecast

What's behind the rise of Farage, Reform and UK populism?

Latest news from the United States

Midday Rural News for 28th May 2026

Ruth Richardson speaks to Guyon Espiner ahead of budget

Community Housing Aotearoa boss on new homelessness report

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 28 May 2026

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 May 2026

Midday Sports News for 27 May 2026

Air NZ Board Chair on sector struggles

Latest news from Australia

Midday Rural News for 27 May 2026

Midday Business News for 27 May 2026

Calls to review MPs' perks

AI breast screening tool one step closer

Midday Report Essentials for 26 May 2026

Midday sports news

Finance Minister heads to printing press for Budget 2026 document

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news

Kiwisaver balances up but gaps remain - Retirement Commission report

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 25 May 2026

Midday sports news for 25 May 2026

OCR decision might be bad news for borrowers either way

AI causing concern for students

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news for 25 May 2026

Midday business news for 25 May 2026

Migrant visas to get stricter

Topp Twins' Dame Jools Topp dies aged 68

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 22 May 2026

Midday Sports News for 22 May 2026

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Mark Jennings discusses resignation of RNZ CEO Paul Thompson

Midday Rural News for 22 May 2026

Midday Business News for 22 May 2026

Union responds to new ambulance funding announcement

New government funding announced for ambulance services

Number of 'irregular' police breath tests rises to 42,000

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 May 2026

Craig McCulloch discusses govt social housing announcement

Midday rural news for 21 May 2026

Midday business news for 21 May 2026

Public transport advocacy group takes message to parliament

Corrections Association boss responds to prison staff arrests

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 May 2026

Midday sports news

Professor weighs in on moa de-extinction claim

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news

Christchurch Airport CEO discusses Air NZ’s new routes

Minister for Regulation, David Seymour speaks to Guyon Espiner

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 May 2026

Midday Sports News for 19 May 2026

Tourism boss discusses current travel climate ahead of TRENZ

Latest news from the United States

Midday Rural News for 19 May 2026

Midday Business News for 19 May 2026

Top economist discusses potential public sector cuts

Craig McCulloch previews finance minister’s speech

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18 May 2026

Midday sports news for 18 May 2026

What happened when AI took over the radio

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news for 18 May 2026

Midday business news for 18 May 2026

Economic expert responds to Peters’ plan to buy back BNZ

Advocacy group responds to National’s new policy

National’s new policy for sex offender sentencing

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 16 May 2026

Midday sports news for 15 May 2026

Greens respond to government pausing of social media bill

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday rural news for 15 May 2026

Midday business news for 15 May 2026

Air New Zealand forecasts nearly $400m loss

Kiwis turning to Afterpay for fuel and basics

Brad Olsen discusses latest cost of living figures

Midday sports news for Thursday 14 May 2026

Police appeal for information over missing person cold case

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news from Thursday 14 May 2026

Midday business news for Thursday 14 May 2026

Labour responds to recent political debate over immigration

David Seymour questions government ownership of Air NZ shares

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 May 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 May 2026

Midday sports news

Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Midday Report

Russel Norman discusses government’s climate law change

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11 May 2026

Midday sports news

Te Tai Tokerau Party announced

Latest news from Australia

Midday rural news

Midday business news

New private climate change funding scheme announced

Are we about to lose an entire generation of skilled workers?

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8 May 2026

Midday sports news

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders

Midday rural news

Midday business news

The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy

Weather warnings issued for many parts of the country

Midday sports news

Latest news from the United States

Midday rural news

Midday business news

Latest news from the United States

Latest news from Australia

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1 May 2026

Midday sports news for Friday 1 May 2026

Tech entrepreneur Carmen Vicelich speaks to Guyon Espiner

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday rural news for Friday 1 May 2026

Midday business news for Friday 1 May 2026

Vanushi Walters responds to Strait of Hormuz discussions

Wayne Mapp discusses possible role for NZ in Strait of Hormuz

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 April 2026

Midday Sports News for 30 April 2026

Deputy PM David Seymour discusses coalition stability

Latest news from the United States for 30 April 2026

Midday Rural News for 30 April 2026

Midday Business News for 30 April 2026

Could an early election be on the cards?

Phil Goff discusses coalition government stability

Latest news from Australia

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 April 2026

Midday Sports News for Friday 24 April 2026

Sony AI chief scientist explains new robot that's beating top table tennis players

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday Rural News for Friday 24 April 2026

Midday Business News for Friday 24 April 2026

Why SailGP won't be returning to Auckland next year

Chloe Swarbrick discusses state of Auckland economy

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 23 April 2026

Midday Sports News for 23 April 2026

Political scientist, 'reluctant nationalist' David Moscrop on Canadian nationalism in the age of Trump

Latest news from the United States for 23 April 2026

Midday Rural News for 23 April 2026

Midday Business News for 23 April 2026

Cameron Bagrie discusses NZ credit rating

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses FTA deal

Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2026

Midday Sports News for 22 April 2026

New bill aims to protect satire and parody in law

Latest news from Australia

Midday Rural News for 22 April 2026

Midday Business News for 22 April 2026

Political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses Trump presidency

Coalition partners trade public attacks over Luxon leadership

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 April 2026

More from Craig McCulloch on Luxon's Leadership

Midday Sports News for 21 April 2026

Latest news from the United States

Midday Rural News for 21 April 2026

Midday Business News for 21 April 2026

Race Relations Commissioner discusses Shane Jones’ comments

Luxon's leadership: Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 April 2026

Midday Sports News for 20 April 2026

ACT’s new Tamaki candidate James Christmas

Midday Rural News for 20 April 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News for 20 April 2026

The short, complicated term of KiwiRail's Scott O'Donnell

Maurice Williamson on Luxon’s leadership

Wellington resident describes waking up to flooded home

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 April 2026

Midday sports news 17 April 2026

Auckland's Real Groovy celebrating World Record Store Day

Midday Rural News 17 April 2026

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday Business News for 17 April 2026

Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Guyon Espiner

Nicola Willis speaks to Guyon Espiner from Washington DC

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 April 2026

Midday sports news for 16 April 2026

Former Splore director discusses Live Nation court ruling

Latest news from the United States

Midday Rural News for 16 April 2026

Midday Business News for 16 April 2026

Is New Zealand doing enough as the fuel crisis intensifies?

Judge: Ethical investment policies of Super Fund were unlawful

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 April 2026

Midday Sports News for 15 April 2026

Concern over medical advice being given by AI chatbots

Midday Rural News for 15 April 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News for 15 April 2026

Dr Don Brash on how relationships with the US are changing

Brad Olsen discusses IMF warning over Middle East conflict

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April 2026

Midday Sports News for 14 April 2026

Latest news from the United States for 14 April 2026

Te Pati Maori says new bill would suppress Maori voters

Midday Rural News for 14 April 2026

Midday Business News for 14 April 2026

What information should be shared with Five Eyes partners?

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Guyon Espiner

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 April 2026

Midday Sports News for Monday 13 April 2026

Professor Cas Mudde discusses Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary

Midday Rural News for Monday 13 April 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News for Monday 13 April 2026

ExportNZ director discusses FTA between NZ and India

Cyclone Vaianu update from Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 10 April 2026

Midday Sports News for 10 April 2026

Journalist Kareem Chehayeb speaks to Guyon Espiner from Lebanon

Midday Rural News for 10 April 2026

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday Business News for 10 April 2026

Melania Trump delivers statement addressing Epstein speculation

Minister Chris Bishop discusses new Auckland Council deal

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 April 2026

Midday Sports News for Thursday 9 April 2026

What AI could mean for cyber security

Midday Rural News for Thursday 9 April 2026

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News for Thursday 9 April 2026

Geopolitical analyst on Middle East ceasefire

Economist Kelly Eckhold discusses effects of conflict on NZ

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 April 2026

Midday Sports News for Wednesday 8 April 2026

The latest on the Middle East conflict from the United States

Latest news from Australia

Midday Rural News for Wednesday 8 April 2026

Midday Business News for Wednesday 8 April 2026

Experts flag legal breaches and escalating rhetoric in conflict

Iran ambassador: Trump comments a "sign of desperation"

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 April 2026

Midday Sports News for Tuesday 7 April 2026

Bay of Plenty MP responds to Air NZ flight cuts

Midday Rural News for Tuesday 7 April 2026

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News for Tuesday 7 April 2026

RNZ political editor discusses latest poll results

Artemis II mission breaks records as it passes moon

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 2 April 2026

Midday Sport News for Thursday 2 April 2026

New Zealand to resume funding to Cook Islands

Midday Rural News for Thursday 2 April 2026

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News for Thursday 2 April 2026

Professor Richard Easther discusses the Artemis II launch

RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir discusses cabinet reshuffle

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 April 2026

Economist looks into trans-Tasman Easter egg price differences

Midday Rural News

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News

Student associations call for free public transport

Restaurants Association responds to possible liquor law change

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 31 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 31 March 2026

Muttonbirding season starts in the deep south

Midday Rural News for 31 March 2026

Latest news from the US

Midday Business News for 31 March 2026

Supa Energy on NZ's need for a more resilient electricity network

Hato Hone St John on high fuel prices

Fuel hike impacts construction costs

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 March 2026

Midday Sports news

Pasifika’s new dedicated event for Maori

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News

Advocates criticise use of bike engine size as risk predictor

NZ tourism boss discusses effects of conflict on industry

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 March 2026

Midday sports news

Loemis Festival to bring Wellington alive in middle of winter

Midday Rural News

Political chat

Midday Business News

Latest on New Zealand's fuel supply levels

More rain expected next week - MetService

Weather update: Latest from Bay of Plenty Civil Defence

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26th March 2026

Midday Sports News for 26 March 2026

Government urged to boost support for children

Midday Rural News for 26 March 2026

Latest news from the US

Midday Business News for 26 March 2026

PPTA responds to govt's NCEA overhaul announcement

Heavy rain hits Northland

Heavy rain leaves Northland cut off

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 25 March 2026

Govt aims for WLG to become NZ's first predator free city

Midday Rural News for 25 March 2026

Latest news from Australia for 25 March 2026

Midday Business News for 25 March 2026

Dr discusses new research linking vaccination to heart health

Local economic development agency responds to McCain closure

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 24 March 2026

Budgeting service responds to govt relief package announcement

Government announces relief package as fuel costs rise

Midday Rural News for 24 March 2026

Midday Business News for 24 March 2026

Latest News from the United States

Professor Al Gillespie discusses Iran developments

Brooke Van Velden resigns - political analysis

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 March 2026

Midday sports news

NZ consumption of imported ultra-processed foods skyrockets

Midday Rural News

Midday Business News

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 20 March 2026

Synthony hitting the right note with music fans

Midday Rural News

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday Business News

Should schools be forced to adopt water only policies?

Hipkins discusses government response to Middle East conflict

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 19 March 2026

AT says catching the bus now half the price of driving to work

Midday Rural News for 19 March 2026

Latest news from the United States for 19 March 2026

Commerce Commission puts fuel companies on notice

Analysis of latest GDP figures

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 18 March 2026

The million dollar plan to deal to dangerous dogs

Midday Rural News for 18 March 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News for 18 March 2026

Will Hipkins’ ex-wife’s Facebook post damage his credibility?

What the price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially

Grocery watchdog responds to price increases at supermarkets

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 17 March 2026

What is behind the new extreme LooksMaxxing trend?

Midday Rural News for 17 March 2026

Latest news from the United States for 17 March 2026

Midday Business News for 17 March 2026

Investment in electric trucks paying off as fuel prices rise

Former PM Helen Clark discusses NZ position on Iran conflict

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 March 2026

Midday sports news

Live update from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles

Midday Rural News

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News

Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses over war coverage

Retail NZ CEO discusses effect of Middle East conflict

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 13 March 2026

Should NZ be using the oil shock to accelerate its use of EVs?

Midday Rural News for 13 March 2026

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday Business News for 13 March 2026

Minister Shane Jones responds to fuel insecurity concerns

Latest developments from the Strait of Hormuz

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March 2026

Midday sports news

US military playing tech catch up with smaller Iranian forces

Latest news from the United States

Midday Rural News

Midday Business News

Agency agrees on emergency release of oil barrel reserves

'Heartbroken' Wattie's worker loses job after decades with company

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 March 2026

Midday sports news

Computer made of human brain cells taught how to play Doom

Midday Rural News

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News

The big-tech spender donating to NZ political parties

Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses Middle East conflict

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 10 March 2026

What impact does Iran war have on China and its relationships?

Midday Rural News

Midday Business News

Latest news from the United States

Psychologist Dougal Sutherland on Covid's social 'long tail'

Markets lurch back following Trump comments on Iran

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 March 2026

Midday Sports News for 9 March 2026

NZs rare direct-to-consumer medical marketing rules

Midday Rural News for 9 March 2026

Latest news from Australia for 9 March 2026

Midday Business News for 9 March 2026

Luxon fights off leadership speculation following poll

What impact will the Middle East conflict have on NZ economy?

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 March 2026

Midday sports news

Who runs Iran? Succession questions as war pressures mount

Midday Rural News

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

Midday Business News

Dr Jackie Blue resigns from National to join Opportunity Party

New political poll could be bad news for PM Christopher Luxon

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 March 2026

Midday Sports Update for 5 March 2026

Media independence is under the spotlight

Midday Rural News for 5 March 2026

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News for 5 March 2026

Making sense of the war in and around Iran

Rescue mission for Kiwis stranded in the Middle East

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 March 2026

Should New Zealand ban billionaires?

Midday Rural News for 4 March 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News for 4 March 2026

What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)?

How long could Operation Epic Fury potentially go for?

Dave Rennie named All Blacks coach

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March 2026

Midday sports news

Warnings over implications of Iran war on NZ trade

Midday Rural News

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News

Jevon McSkimming found to have breached police rules

PM walks back comments on Iran

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 March 2026

Midday sports update

Latest from Doha after attacks on Iran

Latest news from Australia

Midday Rural News

Midday Business News

NZ ‘hasn’t taken position’ on support of Iran strikes - Seymour

Iran attack 'a criminal act of aggression' - leading human rights lawyer

Midday sports chat

Midday Rural News

Political chat: Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower

Midday Business News

Labour responds to coalition tensions over asset sales

Kiwi Rail CEO speaks to Guyon Espiner after profit announcement

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 February 2026

NZ drinking figures down 10% in 2025

Midday Rural News

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News

80% of Kiwis still use cash on a 'sometimes' basis

New stats show no change to child poverty figures

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February 2026

Midday sports chat

Warning that NZ is ‘AI illiterate’ and it could harm the economy

Midday rural news

Latest news from United States

Midday Business News

Golden Bay Air the first airline to benefit from govt loan

Privacy Commissioner responds to latest health data hack

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February 2026

Midday Sports News for 24 February 2026

Midday Sports News for 24 February 2026

Will NZ legislate to remove Andrew from line of succession?

Midday Rural News for 24 February 2026

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News for 24 February 2026

Govt invests $200 million into power firm Genesis

Blast radius from Epstein files continues to mushroom

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 February 2026

Midday sports news

What we know about Japan's new prime minister

Midday Rural News

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News

Trump fires back with new taxes after Supreme Court ruling

Police Assn says officers not resourced to deal with homeless

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 February 2026

Midday sports news for 20 February 2026

Splore wrapping up after 30 years

Midday rural news for 20 February 2026

Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner talk politics

Midday Business News for 20 February 2026

Legislation required to remove Andrew from line of succession

Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February 2026

Midday sports update for 19 February 2026

Opportunity Party Leader Qiulae Wong on Teal forum

Environmental groups boycott National’s blue-green conference

The latest news from the United States

Midday Rural News for 19 February 2026

Midday Business News for 19 February 2026

Coalition for More Homes responds to housing announcement

New housing density plans for Auckland announced

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February 2026

Midday Sports Update for 18 February 2026

Chloe Swarbrick responds to Infrastructure Commission report

Midday Rural News for 18 February 2026

Latest news from Australia with Amanda Copp

Midday Business News for 18 February 2026

Auckland mayor responds to Infrastructure Commission report

Pharmac proposing two new therapies for adults with leukemia

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026

Midday Sports News for 17 February 2026

Weather latest: Christchurch reporter Adam Burns

Midday Rural News for 17 February 2026

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News for 17 February 2026

First ever National Infrastructure Plan released

Weather: State of emergency declared in Christchurch

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 February 2026

Midday sports update for Monday 16 February

Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027

Midday Rural News for Monday 16 February

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News for Monday 16 February

Weather latest: Emergency Minister Mark Mitchell

Weather latest: Wellington reporter Nick James

Weather latest: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 February 2026

Midday Sports News for 13 February 2026

Midday Rural News for 13 February 2026

The Opportunity Party calls for rethink on retirement policy

Patrick Gower, Guyon Espiner on the week in politics

Midday Business News for 13 February 2026

NZ Iranian community to protest against atrocities back home

Australian Liberal Party elects new leader

Hawke’s Bay campground evacuated due to landslide risk

Trump puts an end to US government climate control measures

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 February 2026

Midday Sports Update

Midday Sports Update

New ‘Rent a Human’ website where AI agents buy human labour

Midday Rural News

Latest news from the United States

Midday Business News

Leadership spill called in Australian Liberal Party

Labour says govt playing politics with Reserve Bank inquiry

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 February 2026

Latest sports news

Study reveals benefits of exercise for body and mind

Midday Rural News

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News

New Zealand slips in global corruption index

Report shows gaps in awareness for ovarian cancer

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 February 2026

Midday Sports update for 10 February 2026

Obesity linked to infection related deaths - Study

Midday Rural News for 10 February 2026

Lastest news from the US

Midday Business News for 10 February 2026

Taxpayers' Union criticises levy for govt's LNG import plan

Energy Resources Aotearoa on govt's LNG import plan

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 February 2026

Midday sports update for 9 February 2026

New convention centre finally set to open

Midday Rural News for 9 February 2026

Lastest news from Australia

Terrorism expert looks at Christchurch gunman’s appeal attempt

Midday Business News for 9 February 2026

Government mulling Moa Point enquiry

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February 2026

Midday Sports News for Thursday 5 February 2026

Laneway Festival underway in Auckland

Midday Rural News

Latest news from United States

Midday Business News

Leaders and dignitaries welcomed at Waitangi

Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty speaks to Guyon Espiner

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 February 2026

Midday Sport News for Wednesday 4th February 2026

Moltbook: The bot revolution? Not yet, says Joshua Vial

Midday Rural News for Wednesday 4th february 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business News for Wednesday 4th February 2026

Pharmac Minister Seymour on potential Wegovy funding

Unemployment rate rises to 5.4 percent

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 February 2026

Midday Sport News for Tuesday 3rd February 2026

'We're not hearing enough' - Helen Clark on NZ-US minerals deal

Midday Rural News from Tuesday 3rd February 2026

US and India finalise major trade deal

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Ngai Tahu is heading north for Waitangi Commemorations

Transport Minister on changes to the driver licensing system

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 February 2026

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2026 Grammy Awards underway in Los Angeles

Midday Rural News for 2 February 2026

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Midday Business News for Monday 2 February 2026

Recovery of Black Cat catamaran underway

NZ in talks with US over supply of rare minerals

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 January 2026

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Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower talk politics

Midday Business News for 30 January 2025

NZ declines invitation to join Board of Peace

FTA deal with India dependent on Labour support

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January 2026

Latest sports news for Thursday 29 January

Author Steven Pinker speaks to Guyon Espiner ahead of NZ visit

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Midday Rural News for Thursday 29 January

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Earth Sciences geologist discusses NZ landslide risks

Trade Minister McClay responds to Winston Peters on India FTA

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026

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Commentator Ben Thomas responds to Judith Collins resignation

Midday Rural News for Wednesday 28 January

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Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale on latest developments at mount

Sir John Key responds to Judith Collins retirement

Judith Collins announces retirement from politics

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026

Midday sports update for 27 January 2026

NZ Post to close more than 140 service counters

Midday Rural News for 27 January 2026

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Hipkins hits out at govt as it considers joining Board of Peace

Political update as parliamentary year gets underway

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 December 2025

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Interview: Former speechwriter for Barack Obama, Jon Faverau

Midday Rural News for 26 January 2026

Latest news from Australia

Midday Business news for 26 January 2026

How is New Zealand handling Trump 2.0?

Professor Martin Brook on the risks of landslides in NZ

WorkSafe's role in investigating Mt Maunganui landslip

Midday Report special: Severe weather event

Midday Report special broadcast: Severe weather update

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 19 December 2025

Study finds why people swear more when playing sports

Midday Rural News for 19 December 2025

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Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach

Government to provide more support in fight against hornets

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 December 2025

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Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns

Calls for law change over helicopter rescue missions

Contract for FluTracking tool not renewed by Ministry of Health

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 December 2025

Cherry-pit-spit Nationals take place in Cromwell

Funerals for victims of Bondi terror attack begin

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Midday Sports News for 17 December 2025

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Warnings of possible bus driver shortage in Wellington

Crown returns more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025

Plant theft increasing at Gisborne's botanical gardens

New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment

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Consumer NZ: Shoppers should be paying less in card surcharges

27 people remain in hospital following Bondi terror attack

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025

Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today

Midday Rural News for 15 December 2025

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Complaints about lawyers on the rise

The Guardian's Ben Doherty speaks to Midday Report

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025

Research finds music trends reflect mood of society

Midday Rural News for 12 December 2025

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Football fans outraged at "extortionate" world cup ticket costs

Sentencing underway for disgraced former leader of Gloriavale

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025

Increase in number of unwanted sexual experiences for students

Midday Rural News for 11 December 2025

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M?ori health trust disappointed after stop-smoking contract cut

MBIE weigh-in on Jetstar's use of carry on scales

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 December 2025

New Zealand Special Olympics begin in Christchurch

Midday Rural News for 10 December 2025

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Advocates call for national endometriosis action plan

Court rules carers of disabled children are govt employees

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025

New Zealand to get stone skimming championship

Midday Rural News for 9 December 2025

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Union says nurse shortage is causing delays in GP wait times

Fire continues to burn at Tongariro National Park

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 December 2025

Heat warning issued for Hastings as warm weather hits NZ

Measles awareness warnings ahead of busy Christmas party season

Midday Rural News for 8 December 2025

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Wellington commuters set to ditch the ‘Snapper’

New "Dear Children" urgent advocacy campaign launched

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 December 2025

Weekend sports preview with reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe

Midday Rural News for 5 December 2025

Midday Sports News for 5 December 2025

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Construction begins on new Waikato medical school

Some Air NZ crew set to strike on December 18th

Midday Rural News for 5 December 2025

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4 December 2025

Tongan film, Lea Tupu'anga/Mother Tongue considered for Oscar

Midday Rural News for 4 December 2025

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StatsNZ defends decision not to have final census in 2028

Government makes changes to Retirement Villages Act

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 December 2025

NZ Women’s Rafting team head to Malaysia to compete

Midday Rural News Wednesday 3rd December

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Midday Business News Wednesday 3rd December

Weather warnings issued for much of North Island

Food charities call for certainty on government funding

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 December 2025

Surprising findings in research into bullying

Private hospital nurses strike after being blocked from union

Midday Rural News 2 December 2025

Midday Sports News for 2 December 2025

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Heated exchange between MPs during scrutiny week session

Government wants rates cap in place by 2029

Midday Report Essentials for 1 December 2025

A sneak peek inside the new International Convention Centre

Midday Rural News for 1 December 2025

Midday Sports News for 1 December 2025

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Warnings over deterioration of health of NZ waterways

Youth homelessness increasing in New Zealand

Midday Report Essentials for 28 November 2025

Midday Rural News for 28 November 2025

Police provide update on Operation Matata drug bust

New 3D models of Easter Island’s Rapa Nui statues

Midday Sports News for 28 November 2025

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Firefighters go on strike over deadlocked contract negotiations

Secondary principals criticise government clause change

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025

Dunedin Railway Station voted one of world’s most spectacular

Waikato PHD student’s berm idea mowed down by council

Midday Rural News for 27 November 2025

Midday Sports News for 27 November 2027

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Potential settlement in secondary school teacher talks

Inquiry launched into authorities handling of Tom Phillips case

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26 November 2025

The new live stream that's better than watching paint dry

Weather change ahead as heavy rain warnings issued

Midday Rural News for 26 November 2025

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Govt hopes regional councils will be gone within two years

Mother sentenced to 17 years jail for murdering her children

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 25 November 2025

West Auckland BMX club fire may have been deliberately lit

Heart Kids NZ says it knows nothing of fundraising event

Midday Rural News for 25 November 2025

Midday Sports News for 25 November 2025

Midday Business News for 25 November 2025

"Grade inflation" could undermine trust in higher education

Report: Government considers disestablishing regional councils

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 24 November 2025

Cleaner finds $20,000 while vacuuming chairs

Milford Track now open to the public

Midday Rural News for 24 november 2025

Midday Sports News for 24 November 2025

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Concern over lack of mental health support in defence force

Expert says KiwiSaver incentives should be front and centre

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 21 November 2025

Who will cover the cost of removing asbestos-tainted sand?

Midday Rural News for 21 November 2025

Midday Sports News for 21 November 2025

Midday Business News for 21 November 2025

Legal action likely over transgender sport guidelines

Pike River families lawyer says manslaughter charges possible

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 20 November 2025

Association marks National Celebrant's Day

40-year study into water fluoridation released in United States

Midday Rural News for 20 November 2025

Midday Sports News for 20 November 2025

Midday Business News for 20 November 2025

Anti-stalking law passes in parliament

Government blocks puberty blockers for new patients

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 19 November 2025

New data on public health reveals 86.6% are in 'good health'

Midday Sports News for 19 November 2025

Rescue chopper crew chase down offenders after laser pen strike

Midday Rural News for 19 November 2025

Midday Business News for 19 November 2025

Pike River families meet with minister over legislation changes

Education ministry issues update regarding asbestos concerns

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 18 November 2025

Parents and staff concerned over asbestos contamination

Midday Rural News for 18 November 2025

Midday Sports News for 18 November 2025

Midday Business News for 18 November 2025

Potential contamination closes dozens of schools

Air New Zealand cabin crew vote to strike

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 17 November 2025

Clinicians say patients at risk due to hospital IT issues

Plans for two new tunnels in Wellington to cost $4 billion

Midday Rural News for 17 November 2025

Midday Sports News for 17 November 2025

Midday Business News for 17 November 2025

Concern over cost of asbestos cleans in childcare centres

Police continue search at fatal house fire in Sanson

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 November 2025

New study finds dozens of new marine species

Midday Rural News for 14 November 2025

Midday Sports News for 14 November 2025

Midday Business News for 14 November 2025

Schools make contact with ministry over contamination fears

Te Pati Maori divisions show no signs of mending

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 13 November 2025

Rare geomagnetic storm puts on stunning aurora display

Industry body calls for more dentists to meet public needs

Midday Rural News for 13 November 2025