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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 1 September 2026

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Midday Report Essentials for 31 August 2026

3

Midday sports news for 31 August 2026

4

Labour promises retirement home repayments sooner

5

Midday Essentials for Friday 28 August 2026

6

Midday rural news for 27 August 2026

7

Midday business news for 27 August 2026

8

Landslide expert Dr Tom Robinson on Nepal flash flood

9

Five New Zealand citizens missing after Nepal flood

10

Midday sports news for 26 August 2026

11

Suzanne Prentice remembers the great Dolly Parton

12

Latest news from Australia

13

Midday Report Essentials for 25 August 2026

14

Midday sports news for 25 August 2026

15

Midday rural news

16

Midday business news

17

Auckland Councillor Richard Hills on National’s ‘no’ to bed levy

18

Latest news from the United States

19

Midday Report Essentials for 18 August 2026

20

Midday sports news for 18 August 2026

21

Charlotte Glennie on Trump, North Korea, and China tensions

22

Latest news from the United States for 18 August 2026

23

Midday rural news for 18 August 2026

24

Opportunity's $200k donor explains support

25

Former US negotiator isn't taking Trump's threats seriously

26

Did Peters breach Cabinet Collective Responsibility?

27

Midday Report essentials for Monday 17 August 2026

28

Midday Sports news for 17 August 2026

29

NZ Fashion week creative director Dan Ahwa

30

Latest news from Australia for 17 August 2026

31

Midday rural news for 17 August 2026

32

Midday business news for 17 August 2026

33

Te Pati Maori co leader Debbie Ngarewa Packer on campaign

34

Greens co-leader Chloe Swarbrick on supermarkets policy

35

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 14 August 2026

36

Midday Sports News for 14 August 2026

37

Kiri Allan discusses her book ‘Go Hard or Go Home’ with Guyon Espiner

38

Paddy Gower wraps the week in politics

39

Midday Rural News for 14 August 2026

40

Midday Business News for 14 August 2026

41

RNZ Political Reporter Giles Dexter

42

‘Go Hard or Go Home’ - Kiri Allan discusses her book with Guyon Espiner

43

Police Minister on Sylvia Park shooting, Naidoo apology

44

Midday Report Essentials for 13 August 2026

45

Midday sports news for 13 August 2026

46

SIS report warns of intensified threats to politicians

47

Latest news from the United States

48

Midday rural news for 13 August 2026

49

Midday business news for 13 August 2026

50

Political party social media ad spend analysed

51

Opportunity Party at 8% in latest political poll

52

Midday Report Essentials for 12 August 2026

53

Luxon clings on to National leadership

54

Midday rural news for 12 August 2026

55

Latest news from Australia

56

Midday business news for 12 August 2026

57

TPU's Jordan Williams on National leadership

58

National urgent caucus meeting - latest from Craig McCulloch

59

Midday Report Essentials for 11 August 2026

60

Indian foreign policy expert on India-NZ relationship

61

Latest news from the United States

62

Midday Rural News for 11 August 2026

63

Midday Business News for 11 August 2026

64

New study reveals concerning link between vaping and infant deaths

65

RNZ political editor analysis as Luxon's leadership questioned again

66

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 10 August

67

Midday sports news

68

Wellington second-hand book store’s AI mystery

69

Latest news from Australia

70

Midday rural news

71

Midday business news

72

Ruapehu Mayor Weston Kirton discusses Ohakune water issues

73

ACT says National’s economy commitment three years too late

74

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 7 August

75

Midday sports news

76

Lillian Hanly discusses the week in politics

77

Midday rural news

78

Midday business news

79

Latest from Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji

80

Retail NZ boss discusses new citizen's arrest laws

81

Midday Report Essentials for 6 August 2026

82

Midday sports news for 6 August 2026

83

Doctor Lara Greaves discusses Maori roll enrolment deadline

84

Latest news from the United States

85

Midday rural news for 6 August 2026

86

Midday business news for 6 August 2026

87

Auckland mayor Wayne Brown discusses CRL opening

88

Barbara Edmonds discusses new Labour small business policy

89

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 5 August

90

Midday sports news

91

Latest news from Australia

92

The AI technology watching babies sleep

93

Midday rural news

94

Midday business news

95

Dr Robin Whyman discusses report into Kiwis oral health

96

Jessica Hopkins reports from scene of police incident in Epsom

97

Brad Olsen discusses latest unemployment figures

98

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 4 August

99

Midday sports news

100

Petition calling for mining protection presented at parliament

101

Latest news from the United States

102

Midday rural news

103

Midday business news

104

New report calls for electricity sector reform

105

Philip Duncan discusses icy blast hitting New Zealand

106

Latest from parliament with Craig McCulloch

107

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 3 August

108

Midday sports news

109

Latest news from Australia

110

Midday rural news

111

Midday business news

112

Erica Stanford discusses new policies from National and ACT

113

Quilae Wong rules out working with Peters as Foreign Minister

114

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 31 July

115

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

116

Midday rural news

117

Midday business news

118

Sir Brian Roche discusses social media ad review findings

119

Craig McCulloch discusses the fallout from Peters’ comments

120

Midday Report Essentials for 30 July 2026

121

Midday sports news for 30 July 2026

122

MDMA offered as mental health treatment for cancer patients

123

Latest news from the United States

124

Midday rural news for 30 July 2026

125

Midday business news for 30 July 2026

126

ERO fears AI is damaging to children's critical thinking

127

China Ambassador hits back at Peters' comments

128

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 29 July

129

Midday sports news with Joe Porter

130

Japan quake: Latest from Tokyo correspondent

131

Latest news from Australia

132

Midday rural news with Monique Steele

133

Midday business news with Jeffrey Halley

134

Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome: Aus surgeon pledges money for research

135

Hobbs sprints to victory at Commonwealth Games

136

Several dead and missing after powerful Japanese earthquake

137

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday, 28 July 2026

138

Midday Sports News for 28 July 2026

139

Kenneth Roth on protecting the International Criminal Court

140

Latest news from the United States

141

Midday Rural News for 28 July 2026

142

Midday Business News for 28 July 2026

143

Opportunity Party leader Quilae Wong speaks to Guyon Espiner

144

Russian foreign policy expert discusses Kiwi arrest

145

Midday sports news

146

Latest news from Australia

147

Midday rural news

148

Midday business news

149

Southland mayor discusses new AI data centre plans

150

David Seymour discusses new ACT Pharmac policy

151

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 July

152

Midday rural news

153

Midday business news

154

Campaign spotlights medicines patients can't access

155

Felicity Roxburgh responds to Trump's latest tariffs on NZ

156

Midday sports news

157

Latest news from the United States

158

Midday rural news

159

Latest news from Australia

160

Midday business news

161

Latest news from the United States

162

Midday sports news

163

Camila Belich discusses consent law change

164

Latest news from Australia

165

Midday Report Essentials for 17 July 2026

166

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

167

Midday sports news

168

Australia to open an Office of AI

169

US introduces testosterone deficiency screening for soldiers

170

Midday rural news

171

Midday sports news

172

Latest news from Australia

173

Midday rural news

174

Former ACT MP Heather Roy on Paul Henry announcement

175

Latest from Washington as US strikes on Iran continue

176

Midday sports news

177

Christchurch Mission raises concerns over move-on orders

178

Latest news from Australia

179

Midday rural news

180

Midday business news

181

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 July

182

Midday sports news

183

K Road businesses looking forward to Matariki and CRL opening

184

Latest news from the United States

185

Retail NZ explains possible effect of OCR hike in spending

186

Alexander Gillespie discusses latest US strikes on Iran

187

Midday sports news for 8 July 2026

188

Joanne Ou discusses impact of China's ethnic unity law

189

Latest news from Australia

190

Midday rural news for 8 July 2026

191

Midday business news 8 July 2026

192

Kaikoura Mayor discusses extent of flooding in region

193

Megan Woods discusses Labour’s new solar policy

194

Midday sports news

195

Midday business news

196

Latest news from Australia

197

Midday business news

198

Midday Report Essentials for 3 July 2026

199

Midday Sports News for 3 July 2026

200

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

201

Michael Laws discusses his candidacy for New Zealand First

202

Midday Rural News for 3 July 2026

203

Midday Business News for 3 July 2026

204

Phil Goff responds to appointment of Jared Novelly

205

Jared Novelly officially takes up role as US ambassador

206

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 2 July

207

Midday sports news

208

Weta Workshop chair to help drive Wellington growth

209

Latest news from the United States

210

Midday rural news

211

Midday business news

212

Chris Sidoti on UN inquiry into Palestinian rights

213

Parent speaks out after airborne asbestos study

214

Midday sports news

215

Midday rural news

216

Midday business news

217

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 June

218

Midday sports news

219

Latest news from the United States

220

Midday rural news

221

Midday business news

222

Latest news from Australia

223

South Wairarapa mayor discusses weather impact on region

224

Midday rural news for 29 June 2026

225

Midday business news for 29 June 2026

226

Mike Smith discusses latest court action against government

227

David Seymour discusses ACT public sector policy

228

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 26 June

229

Midday sports news

230

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

231

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

232

Midday rural news

233

Midday business news

234

Live report from Wellington as wild weather hits

235

Latest details on complaint against Richard Chambers

236

Midday Sports News for 25 June 2026

237

Why major political parties may be losing support

238

Latest news from the United States

239

Midday Rural News for 25 June 2026

240

Midday Business News for 25 June 2026

241

Cyber security expert discusses Five Eyes statement on AI

242

Simeon Brown discusses National’s new solar policy

243

Karen Hao on the people behind the AI revolution

244

Latest news from Australia

245

Midday rural news for 24 June 2026

246

Midday business news for 24 June 2026

247

Sonya Rockhouse urges MPs to reject safety reforms

248

New Zealand Rugby rejects bids to save Moana Pasifika

249

Study shows drop in smoking rates as vaping numbers rise

250

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 23 June

251

Midday sports news for 23 June 2026

252

Sacha Judd discusses new music streaming platform, Lume

253

Latest news from the United States

254

Midday rural news for 23 June 2026

255

ERO report says education system failing thousands of students

256

Cyber security boss discusses Five Eyes warning over AI

257

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 22 June

258

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

259

Latest news from Australia

260

Midday rural news for 22 June 2026

261

Midday business news for 22 June 2026

262

Chloe Swarbrick discusses Green’s tax policy with Guyon Espiner

263

Joe Porter discusses All Blacks team announcement

264

Nicola Willis discusses National’s new KiwiSaver policies

265

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

266

Latest news from Australia

267

Latest news from the United States

268

Midday sports news

269

Latest news from the United States

270

Midday rural news

271

Midday sports news for 12 June 2026

272

Political chat with Lillian Hanly and Guyon Espiner

273

Midday rural news for 12 June 2026

274

Simeon Brown responds to Labour’s new public transport policy

275

Health NZ preventing clinician network over changes to diabetes treatment funding

276

Midday Report Essentials for 11 June 2026

277

Midday sports news for 11 June 2026

278

Live report from Mexico on the eve of FIFA World Cup

279

Midday rural news for 11 June 2026

280

Midday business news for 11 June 2026

281

SpaceX go for launch on biggest ever IPO

282

Further details from police regarding Operation Phoenix

283

Latest news from Australia

284

New Zealand’s natural hazard risk described as ad hoc

285

New Zealand’s natural hazard risk described as ad hoc

286

Labour announces new $20 transport cost cap policy

287

Labour announces new $20 transport cost cap policy

288

Midday Report Essentials for 9 June 2026

289

Midday sports news

290

Spark’s plan to modernise New Zealand phone booths

291

Latest news from the United States

292

Midday Rural news for 9 June 2026

293

Midday business news for 9 June 2026

294

Opposition responds to government’s energy announcement

295

Live report from Owhiro Bay as evacuation orders are made

296

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 8 June

297

Midday sports news

298

ACT MP Mark Cameron discusses decision to leave parliament

299

Latest news from Australia

300

Midday business news

301

Chris Hipkins discusses Labour's party list

302

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 5 June

303

Midday sports news for 5 June 2026

304

Is Vladimir Putin really aiming for immortality?

305

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

306

Midday rural news for 5 June 2026

307

Midday business news for 5 June 2026

308

Anna Fifield discusses NZ’s current relationship with China

309

New Zealand given access to Mythos AI

310

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 4 June

311

Midday sports news for 4 June 2026

312

Midday rural news for 4 June 2026

313

Midday business news for 4 June 2026

314

Maxim Institute releases study into AI use in government

315

What new Trump tariffs could mean for New Zealand exporters

316

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 3 June

317

Midday sports news

318

Swedish climate scientist raises concerns over AMOC collapse

319

Latest news from Australia

320

Midday rural news

321

Midday business news

322

Erica Stanford discusses school solar panel roll out

323

Calls for crackdown on unregulated lobbying industry

324

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 2 June

325

Midday sports news

326

Wellington deputy mayor discusses cost of new library website

327

Latest news from the United States

328

Midday rural news

329

Midday business news

330

Al Gillespie discusses Penk’s nuclear propulsion comments

331

What Heartland Bank’s TSB purchase could mean for banking

332

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 29 May 2026

333

Midday Sports News for 29 May 2026

334

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

335

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

336

Midday Rural News for 29 May 2026

337

Midday Business News for 29 May 2026

338

New political party donation details released

339

Bankers Association responds to new tax on banks

340

Economists respond to government’s surplus forecast

341

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

342

Latest news from the United States

343

Midday Rural News for 28th May 2026

344

Ruth Richardson speaks to Guyon Espiner ahead of budget

345

Community Housing Aotearoa boss on new homelessness report

346

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 28 May 2026

347

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 27 May 2026

348

Midday Sports News for 27 May 2026

349

Air NZ Board Chair on sector struggles

350

Latest news from Australia

351

Midday Rural News for 27 May 2026

352

Midday Business News for 27 May 2026

353

Calls to review MPs' perks

354

AI breast screening tool one step closer

355

Midday Report Essentials for 26 May 2026

356

Midday sports news

357

Finance Minister heads to printing press for Budget 2026 document

358

Latest news from the United States

359

Midday rural news

360

Kiwisaver balances up but gaps remain - Retirement Commission report

361

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 25 May 2026

362

Midday sports news for 25 May 2026

363

OCR decision might be bad news for borrowers either way

364

AI causing concern for students

365

Latest news from Australia

366

Midday rural news for 25 May 2026

367

Midday business news for 25 May 2026

368

Migrant visas to get stricter

369

Topp Twins' Dame Jools Topp dies aged 68

370

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 22 May 2026

371

Midday Sports News for 22 May 2026

372

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

373

Mark Jennings discusses resignation of RNZ CEO Paul Thompson

374

Midday Rural News for 22 May 2026

375

Midday Business News for 22 May 2026

376

Union responds to new ambulance funding announcement

377

New government funding announced for ambulance services

378

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

379

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21 May 2026

380

Craig McCulloch discusses govt social housing announcement

381

Midday rural news for 21 May 2026

382

Midday business news for 21 May 2026

383

Public transport advocacy group takes message to parliament

384

Corrections Association boss responds to prison staff arrests

385

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20 May 2026

386

Midday sports news

387

Professor weighs in on moa de-extinction claim

388

Latest news from Australia

389

Midday rural news

390

Christchurch Airport CEO discusses Air NZ’s new routes

391

Minister for Regulation, David Seymour speaks to Guyon Espiner

392

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19 May 2026

393

Midday Sports News for 19 May 2026

394

Tourism boss discusses current travel climate ahead of TRENZ

395

Latest news from the United States

396

Midday Rural News for 19 May 2026

397

Midday Business News for 19 May 2026

398

Top economist discusses potential public sector cuts

399

Craig McCulloch previews finance minister’s speech

400

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18 May 2026

401

Midday sports news for 18 May 2026

402

What happened when AI took over the radio

403

Latest news from Australia

404

Midday rural news for 18 May 2026

405

Midday business news for 18 May 2026

406

Economic expert responds to Peters’ plan to buy back BNZ

407

Advocacy group responds to National’s new policy

408

National’s new policy for sex offender sentencing

409

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 16 May 2026

410

Midday sports news for 15 May 2026

411

Greens respond to government pausing of social media bill

412

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

413

Midday rural news for 15 May 2026

414

Midday business news for 15 May 2026

415

Air New Zealand forecasts nearly $400m loss

416

Kiwis turning to Afterpay for fuel and basics

417

Brad Olsen discusses latest cost of living figures

418

Midday sports news for Thursday 14 May 2026

419

Police appeal for information over missing person cold case

420

Latest news from the United States

421

Midday rural news from Thursday 14 May 2026

422

Midday business news for Thursday 14 May 2026

423

Labour responds to recent political debate over immigration

424

David Seymour questions government ownership of Air NZ shares

425

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 May 2026

426

Latest news from Australia

427

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 May 2026

428

Midday sports news

429

Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders

430

Latest news from the United States

431

Midday rural news

432

Midday business news

433

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

434

Russel Norman discusses government’s climate law change

435

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11 May 2026

436

Midday sports news

437

Te Tai Tokerau Party announced

438

Latest news from Australia

439

Midday rural news

440

Midday business news

441

New private climate change funding scheme announced

442

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

443

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8 May 2026

444

Midday sports news

445

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders

446

Midday rural news

447

Midday business news

448

The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy

449

Weather warnings issued for many parts of the country

450

Midday sports news

451

Latest news from the United States

452

Midday rural news

453

Midday business news

454

Latest news from the United States

455

Latest news from Australia

456

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 1 May 2026

457

Midday sports news for Friday 1 May 2026

458

Tech entrepreneur Carmen Vicelich speaks to Guyon Espiner

459

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

460

Midday rural news for Friday 1 May 2026

461

Midday business news for Friday 1 May 2026

462

Vanushi Walters responds to Strait of Hormuz discussions

463

Wayne Mapp discusses possible role for NZ in Strait of Hormuz

464

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 30 April 2026

465

Midday Sports News for 30 April 2026

466

Deputy PM David Seymour discusses coalition stability

467

Latest news from the United States for 30 April 2026

468

Midday Rural News for 30 April 2026

469

Midday Business News for 30 April 2026

470

Could an early election be on the cards?

471

Phil Goff discusses coalition government stability

472

Latest news from Australia

473

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 April 2026

474

Midday Sports News for Friday 24 April 2026

475

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

476

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

477

Midday Rural News for Friday 24 April 2026

478

Midday Business News for Friday 24 April 2026

479

Why SailGP won't be returning to Auckland next year

480

Chloe Swarbrick discusses state of Auckland economy

481

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 23 April 2026

482

Midday Sports News for 23 April 2026

483

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

484

Latest news from the United States for 23 April 2026

485

Midday Rural News for 23 April 2026

486

Midday Business News for 23 April 2026

487

Cameron Bagrie discusses NZ credit rating

488

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses FTA deal

489

Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2026

490

Midday Sports News for 22 April 2026

491

New bill aims to protect satire and parody in law

492

Latest news from Australia

493

Midday Rural News for 22 April 2026

494

Midday Business News for 22 April 2026

495

Political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses Trump presidency

496

Coalition partners trade public attacks over Luxon leadership

497

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 April 2026

498

More from Craig McCulloch on Luxon's Leadership

499

Midday Sports News for 21 April 2026

500

Latest news from the United States

501

Midday Rural News for 21 April 2026

502

Midday Business News for 21 April 2026

503

Race Relations Commissioner discusses Shane Jones’ comments

504

Luxon's leadership: Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch

505

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 April 2026

506

Midday Sports News for 20 April 2026

507

ACT’s new Tamaki candidate James Christmas

508

Midday Rural News for 20 April 2026

509

Latest news from Australia

510

Midday Business News for 20 April 2026

511

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

512

Maurice Williamson on Luxon’s leadership

513

Wellington resident describes waking up to flooded home

514

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 April 2026

515

Midday sports news 17 April 2026

516

Auckland's Real Groovy celebrating World Record Store Day

517

Midday Rural News 17 April 2026

518

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

519

Midday Business News for 17 April 2026

520

Deputy political editor Craig McCulloch speaks to Guyon Espiner

521

Nicola Willis speaks to Guyon Espiner from Washington DC

522

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 16 April 2026

523

Midday sports news for 16 April 2026

524

Former Splore director discusses Live Nation court ruling

525

Latest news from the United States

526

Midday Rural News for 16 April 2026

527

Midday Business News for 16 April 2026

528

Is New Zealand doing enough as the fuel crisis intensifies?

529

Judge: Ethical investment policies of Super Fund were unlawful

530

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 April 2026

531

Midday Sports News for 15 April 2026

532

Concern over medical advice being given by AI chatbots

533

Midday Rural News for 15 April 2026

534

Latest news from Australia

535

Midday Business News for 15 April 2026

536

Dr Don Brash on how relationships with the US are changing

537

Brad Olsen discusses IMF warning over Middle East conflict

538

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April 2026

539

Midday Sports News for 14 April 2026

540

Latest news from the United States for 14 April 2026

541

Te Pati Maori says new bill would suppress Maori voters

542

Midday Rural News for 14 April 2026

543

Midday Business News for 14 April 2026

544

What information should be shared with Five Eyes partners?

545

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Guyon Espiner

546

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 April 2026

547

Midday Sports News for Monday 13 April 2026

548

Professor Cas Mudde discusses Viktor Orban’s defeat in Hungary

549

Midday Rural News for Monday 13 April 2026

550

Latest news from Australia

551

Midday Business News for Monday 13 April 2026

552

ExportNZ director discusses FTA between NZ and India

553

Cyclone Vaianu update from Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz

554

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 10 April 2026

555

Midday Sports News for 10 April 2026

556

Journalist Kareem Chehayeb speaks to Guyon Espiner from Lebanon

557

Midday Rural News for 10 April 2026

558

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

559

Midday Business News for 10 April 2026

560

Melania Trump delivers statement addressing Epstein speculation

561

Minister Chris Bishop discusses new Auckland Council deal

562

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 9 April 2026

563

Midday Sports News for Thursday 9 April 2026

564

What AI could mean for cyber security

565

Midday Rural News for Thursday 9 April 2026

566

Latest news from the United States

567

Midday Business News for Thursday 9 April 2026

568

Geopolitical analyst on Middle East ceasefire

569

Economist Kelly Eckhold discusses effects of conflict on NZ

570

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 8 April 2026

571

Midday Sports News for Wednesday 8 April 2026

572

The latest on the Middle East conflict from the United States

573

Latest news from Australia

574

Midday Rural News for Wednesday 8 April 2026

575

Midday Business News for Wednesday 8 April 2026

576

Experts flag legal breaches and escalating rhetoric in conflict

577

Iran ambassador: Trump comments a "sign of desperation"

578

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 7 April 2026

579

Midday Sports News for Tuesday 7 April 2026

580

Bay of Plenty MP responds to Air NZ flight cuts

581

Midday Rural News for Tuesday 7 April 2026

582

Latest news from the United States

583

Midday Business News for Tuesday 7 April 2026

584

RNZ political editor discusses latest poll results

585

Artemis II mission breaks records as it passes moon

586

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 2 April 2026

587

Midday Sport News for Thursday 2 April 2026

588

New Zealand to resume funding to Cook Islands

589

Midday Rural News for Thursday 2 April 2026

590

Latest news from the United States

591

Midday Business News for Thursday 2 April 2026

592

Professor Richard Easther discusses the Artemis II launch

593

RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir discusses cabinet reshuffle

594

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 1 April 2026

595

Economist looks into trans-Tasman Easter egg price differences

596

Midday Rural News

597

Latest news from Australia

598

Midday Business News

599

Student associations call for free public transport

600

Restaurants Association responds to possible liquor law change

601

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 31 March 2026

602

Midday Sports News for 31 March 2026

603

Muttonbirding season starts in the deep south

604

Midday Rural News for 31 March 2026

605

Latest news from the US

606

Midday Business News for 31 March 2026

607

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

608

Hato Hone St John on high fuel prices

609

Fuel hike impacts construction costs

610

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 30 March 2026

611

Midday Sports news

612

Pasifika’s new dedicated event for Maori

613

Latest news from Australia

614

Midday Business News

615

Advocates criticise use of bike engine size as risk predictor

616

NZ tourism boss discusses effects of conflict on industry

617

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 27 March 2026

618

Midday sports news

619

Loemis Festival to bring Wellington alive in middle of winter

620

Midday Rural News

621

Political chat

622

Midday Business News

623

Latest on New Zealand's fuel supply levels

624

More rain expected next week - MetService

625

Weather update: Latest from Bay of Plenty Civil Defence

626

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 26th March 2026

627

Midday Sports News for 26 March 2026

628

Government urged to boost support for children

629

Midday Rural News for 26 March 2026

630

Latest news from the US

631

Midday Business News for 26 March 2026

632

PPTA responds to govt's NCEA overhaul announcement

633

Heavy rain hits Northland

634

Heavy rain leaves Northland cut off

635

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 March 2026

636

Midday Sports News for 25 March 2026

637

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

638

Midday Rural News for 25 March 2026

639

Latest news from Australia for 25 March 2026

640

Midday Business News for 25 March 2026

641

Dr discusses new research linking vaccination to heart health

642

Local economic development agency responds to McCain closure

643

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 March 2026

644

Midday Sports News for 24 March 2026

645

Budgeting service responds to govt relief package announcement

646

Government announces relief package as fuel costs rise

647

Midday Rural News for 24 March 2026

648

Midday Business News for 24 March 2026

649

Latest News from the United States

650

Professor Al Gillespie discusses Iran developments

651

Brooke Van Velden resigns - political analysis

652

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 March 2026

653

Midday sports news

654

NZ consumption of imported ultra-processed foods skyrockets

655

Midday Rural News

656

Midday Business News

657

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 March 2026

658

Midday Sports News for 20 March 2026

659

Synthony hitting the right note with music fans

660

Midday Rural News

661

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

662

Midday Business News

663

Should schools be forced to adopt water only policies?

664

Hipkins discusses government response to Middle East conflict

665

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 March 2026

666

Midday Sports News for 19 March 2026

667

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

668

Midday Rural News for 19 March 2026

669

Latest news from the United States for 19 March 2026

670

Commerce Commission puts fuel companies on notice

671

Analysis of latest GDP figures

672

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 March 2026

673

Midday Sports News for 18 March 2026

674

The million dollar plan to deal to dangerous dogs

675

Midday Rural News for 18 March 2026

676

Latest news from Australia

677

Midday Business News for 18 March 2026

678

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

679

What the price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially

680

Grocery watchdog responds to price increases at supermarkets

681

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 March 2026

682

Midday Sports News for 17 March 2026

683

What is behind the new extreme LooksMaxxing trend?

684

Midday Rural News for 17 March 2026

685

Latest news from the United States for 17 March 2026

686

Midday Business News for 17 March 2026

687

Investment in electric trucks paying off as fuel prices rise

688

Former PM Helen Clark discusses NZ position on Iran conflict

689

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 March 2026

690

Midday sports news

691

Live update from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles

692

Midday Rural News

693

Latest news from Australia

694

Midday Business News

695

Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses over war coverage

696

Retail NZ CEO discusses effect of Middle East conflict

697

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 March 2026

698

Midday Sports News for 13 March 2026

699

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

700

Midday Rural News for 13 March 2026

701

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

702

Midday Business News for 13 March 2026

703

Minister Shane Jones responds to fuel insecurity concerns

704

Latest developments from the Strait of Hormuz

705

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 March 2026

706

Midday sports news

707

US military playing tech catch up with smaller Iranian forces

708

Latest news from the United States

709

Midday Rural News

710

Midday Business News

711

Agency agrees on emergency release of oil barrel reserves

712

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

713

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 March 2026

714

Midday sports news

715

Computer made of human brain cells taught how to play Doom

716

Midday Rural News

717

Latest news from Australia

718

Midday Business News

719

The big-tech spender donating to NZ political parties

720

Trade Minister Todd McClay discusses Middle East conflict

721

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 March 2026

722

Midday Sports News for 10 March 2026

723

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

724

Midday Rural News

725

Midday Business News

726

Latest news from the United States

727

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

728

Markets lurch back following Trump comments on Iran

729

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 March 2026

730

Midday Sports News for 9 March 2026

731

NZs rare direct-to-consumer medical marketing rules

732

Midday Rural News for 9 March 2026

733

Latest news from Australia for 9 March 2026

734

Midday Business News for 9 March 2026

735

Luxon fights off leadership speculation following poll

736

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

737

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 6 March 2026

738

Midday sports news

739

Who runs Iran? Succession questions as war pressures mount

740

Midday Rural News

741

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner

742

Midday Business News

743

Dr Jackie Blue resigns from National to join Opportunity Party

744

New political poll could be bad news for PM Christopher Luxon

745

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 March 2026

746

Midday Sports Update for 5 March 2026

747

Media independence is under the spotlight

748

Midday Rural News for 5 March 2026

749

Latest news from the United States

750

Midday Business News for 5 March 2026

751

Making sense of the war in and around Iran

752

Rescue mission for Kiwis stranded in the Middle East

753

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 March 2026

754

Should New Zealand ban billionaires?

755

Midday Rural News for 4 March 2026

756

Latest news from Australia

757

Midday Business News for 4 March 2026

758

What is the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC)?

759

How long could Operation Epic Fury potentially go for?

760

Dave Rennie named All Blacks coach

761

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 March 2026

762

Midday sports news

763

Warnings over implications of Iran war on NZ trade

764

Midday Rural News

765

Latest news from the United States

766

Midday Business News

767

Jevon McSkimming found to have breached police rules

768

PM walks back comments on Iran

769

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 March 2026

770

Midday sports update

771

Latest from Doha after attacks on Iran

772

Latest news from Australia

773

Midday Rural News

774

Midday Business News

775

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

776

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

777

Midday sports chat

778

Midday Rural News

779

Political chat: Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower

780

Midday Business News

781

Labour responds to coalition tensions over asset sales

782

Kiwi Rail CEO speaks to Guyon Espiner after profit announcement

783

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 26 February 2026

784

NZ drinking figures down 10% in 2025

785

Midday Rural News

786

Latest news from the United States

787

Midday Business News

788

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

789

New stats show no change to child poverty figures

790

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 February 2026

791

Midday sports chat

792

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

793

Midday rural news

794

Latest news from United States

795

Midday Business News

796

Golden Bay Air the first airline to benefit from govt loan

797

Privacy Commissioner responds to latest health data hack

798

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 February 2026

799

Midday Sports News for 24 February 2026

800

Midday Sports News for 24 February 2026

801

Will NZ legislate to remove Andrew from line of succession?

802

Midday Rural News for 24 February 2026

803

Latest news from the United States

804

Midday Business News for 24 February 2026

805

Govt invests $200 million into power firm Genesis

806

Blast radius from Epstein files continues to mushroom

807

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 February 2026

808

Midday sports news

809

What we know about Japan's new prime minister

810

Midday Rural News

811

Latest news from Australia

812

Midday Business News

813

Trump fires back with new taxes after Supreme Court ruling

814

Police Assn says officers not resourced to deal with homeless

815

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 20 February 2026

816

Midday sports news for 20 February 2026

817

Splore wrapping up after 30 years

818

Midday rural news for 20 February 2026

819

Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner talk politics

820

Midday Business News for 20 February 2026

821

Legislation required to remove Andrew from line of succession

822

Arrest of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor

823

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 February 2026

824

Midday sports update for 19 February 2026

825

Opportunity Party Leader Qiulae Wong on Teal forum

826

Environmental groups boycott National’s blue-green conference

827

The latest news from the United States

828

Midday Rural News for 19 February 2026

829

Midday Business News for 19 February 2026

830

Coalition for More Homes responds to housing announcement

831

New housing density plans for Auckland announced

832

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 February 2026

833

Midday Sports Update for 18 February 2026

834

Chloe Swarbrick responds to Infrastructure Commission report

835

Midday Rural News for 18 February 2026

836

Latest news from Australia with Amanda Copp

837

Midday Business News for 18 February 2026

838

Auckland mayor responds to Infrastructure Commission report

839

Pharmac proposing two new therapies for adults with leukemia

840

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 February 2026

841

Midday Sports News for 17 February 2026

842

Weather latest: Christchurch reporter Adam Burns

843

Midday Rural News for 17 February 2026

844

Latest news from the United States

845

Midday Business News for 17 February 2026

846

First ever National Infrastructure Plan released

847

Weather: State of emergency declared in Christchurch

848

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 February 2026

849

Midday sports update for Monday 16 February

850

Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027

851

Midday Rural News for Monday 16 February

852

Latest news from Australia

853

Midday Business News for Monday 16 February

854

Weather latest: Emergency Minister Mark Mitchell

855

Weather latest: Wellington reporter Nick James

856

Weather latest: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little

857

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 February 2026

858

Midday Sports News for 13 February 2026

859

Midday Rural News for 13 February 2026

860

The Opportunity Party calls for rethink on retirement policy

861

Patrick Gower, Guyon Espiner on the week in politics

862

Midday Business News for 13 February 2026

863

NZ Iranian community to protest against atrocities back home

864

Australian Liberal Party elects new leader

865

Hawke’s Bay campground evacuated due to landslide risk

866

Trump puts an end to US government climate control measures

867

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 12 February 2026

868

Midday Sports Update

869

Midday Sports Update

870

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

871

Midday Rural News

872

Latest news from the United States

873

Midday Business News

874

Leadership spill called in Australian Liberal Party

875

Labour says govt playing politics with Reserve Bank inquiry

876

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 11 February 2026

877

Latest sports news

878

Study reveals benefits of exercise for body and mind

879

Midday Rural News

880

Latest news from Australia

881

Midday Business News

882

New Zealand slips in global corruption index

883

Report shows gaps in awareness for ovarian cancer

884

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 10 February 2026

885

Midday Sports update for 10 February 2026

886

Obesity linked to infection related deaths - Study

887

Midday Rural News for 10 February 2026

888

Lastest news from the US

889

Midday Business News for 10 February 2026

890

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

891

Energy Resources Aotearoa on govt's LNG import plan

892

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 9 February 2026

893

Midday sports update for 9 February 2026

894

New convention centre finally set to open

895

Midday Rural News for 9 February 2026

896

Lastest news from Australia

897

Terrorism expert looks at Christchurch gunman’s appeal attempt

898

Midday Business News for 9 February 2026

899

Government mulling Moa Point enquiry

900

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 5 February 2026

901

Midday Sports News for Thursday 5 February 2026

902

Laneway Festival underway in Auckland

903

Midday Rural News

904

Latest news from United States

905

Midday Business News

906

Leaders and dignitaries welcomed at Waitangi

907

Wellington Water CEO Pat Dougherty speaks to Guyon Espiner

908

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 4 February 2026

909

Midday Sport News for Wednesday 4th February 2026

910

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

911

Midday Rural News for Wednesday 4th february 2026

912

Latest news from Australia

913

Midday Business News for Wednesday 4th February 2026

914

Pharmac Minister Seymour on potential Wegovy funding

915

Unemployment rate rises to 5.4 percent

916

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 February 2026

917

Midday Sport News for Tuesday 3rd February 2026

918

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

919

Midday Rural News from Tuesday 3rd February 2026

920

US and India finalise major trade deal

921

Midday Business News from Tuesday 3rd February 2026

922

Ngai Tahu is heading north for Waitangi Commemorations

923

Transport Minister on changes to the driver licensing system

924

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 2 February 2026

925

Midday Sports News for 2 February 2026

926

2026 Grammy Awards underway in Los Angeles

927

Midday Rural News for 2 February 2026

928

Latest news from Australia

929

Midday Business News for Monday 2 February 2026

930

Recovery of Black Cat catamaran underway

931

NZ in talks with US over supply of rare minerals

932

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 30 January 2026

933

Midday Rural News for 30 January 2025

934

Midday sports chat

935

Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower talk politics

936

Midday Business News for 30 January 2025

937

NZ declines invitation to join Board of Peace

938

FTA deal with India dependent on Labour support

939

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 29 January 2026

940

Latest sports news for Thursday 29 January

941

Author Steven Pinker speaks to Guyon Espiner ahead of NZ visit

942

Latest news from the United States

943

Midday Rural News for Thursday 29 January

944

Midday Business News for Thursday 29 January

945

Earth Sciences geologist discusses NZ landslide risks

946

Trade Minister McClay responds to Winston Peters on India FTA

947

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026

948

Midday sports news for Wednesday 28 January

949

Commentator Ben Thomas responds to Judith Collins resignation

950

Midday Rural News for Wednesday 28 January

951

Latest news from Australia

952

Midday Business News for Wednesday 28 January

953

Tauranga Mayor Mahe Drysdale on latest developments at mount

954

Sir John Key responds to Judith Collins retirement

955

Judith Collins announces retirement from politics

956

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 28 January 2026

957

Midday sports update for 27 January 2026

958

NZ Post to close more than 140 service counters

959

Midday Rural News for 27 January 2026

960

Latest news from Unites States

961

Midday Business news for 27 January 2026

962

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

963

Political update as parliamentary year gets underway

964

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 26 December 2025

965

Midday sports update for 26 January 2026

966

Interview: Former speechwriter for Barack Obama, Jon Faverau

967

Midday Rural News for 26 January 2026

968

Latest news from Australia

969

Midday Business news for 26 January 2026

970

How is New Zealand handling Trump 2.0?

971

Professor Martin Brook on the risks of landslides in NZ

972

WorkSafe's role in investigating Mt Maunganui landslip

973

Midday Report special: Severe weather event

974

Midday Report special broadcast: Severe weather update

975

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 19 December 2025

976

Study finds why people swear more when playing sports

977

Midday Rural News for 19 December 2025

978

Midday Sports News for 19 December 2025

979

Midday Business News for 19 December 2025

980

Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach

981

Government to provide more support in fight against hornets

982

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 December 2025

983

Midday Rural News for 18 December 2025

984

Midday Business News for 18 December 2025

985

Midday Sports News for 18 December 2025

986

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns

987

Calls for law change over helicopter rescue missions

988

Contract for FluTracking tool not renewed by Ministry of Health

989

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 17 December 2025

990

Cherry-pit-spit Nationals take place in Cromwell

991

Funerals for victims of Bondi terror attack begin

992

Midday Rural News

993

Midday Sports News for 17 December 2025

994

Midday Business News for 17 December 2025

995

Warnings of possible bus driver shortage in Wellington

996

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

997

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025

998

Plant theft increasing at Gisborne's botanical gardens

999

New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment

1000

Midday Rural News