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Midday Report

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National"s midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.

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00:02:23

Heavy rain hits Northland

Midday Report ·

2026/03/25

RNZ reporter Teuila Fuatai is in Northland and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:05:14

Heavy rain leaves Northland cut off

Midday Report ·

2026/03/25

The top of the country has been effectively cut off from the rest of us, as heavy rain and wind continues to batter the North. The severe weather has left almost 2000 homes and businesses across Northland without power. Far North mayor Moko Tepania spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:17:19

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 25 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/25

Another vegetable processing plant plans to shut its doors as McCain says it can't keep its Hastings site afloat; A growing amount of evidence is showing the common influenza vaccine can cut the likelihood of a heart attack by a third; The government is due to give an update on its Predator Free 2050 plan.

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00:04:09

Midday Sports News for 25 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/24

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

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00:04:42

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

Midday Report ·

2026/03/24

Wellington has been officially targeted to become New Zealand's first predator free city. This was announced today by Conservation Minister Tama Potaka as part of a launch of an updated strategy to reach the goal of Predator Free 2050. RNZ's Farah Hancock spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:04:49

Latest news from Australia for 25 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/24

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

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00:06:31

Dr discusses new research linking vaccination to...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/24

Getting an annual influenza vaccine can reduce the risk of a heart attack or stroke by a third according to research from the Public Health Communication Centre, who say there is a growing amount of evidence showing getting the vaccine is about as effective as using common heart medication. Dr Philip Shirley spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:04:54

Local economic development agency responds to McCain...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/24

Frozen foods manufacturer McCain has announced it will close its processing plant in Hawke's Bay in January next year. John Loughlin, Director at the Hawke's Bay Regional Economic Development Agency spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:13:53

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 24 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/24

Brooke van Velden announces retirement from politics; The government announces a relief package as fuel prices rise; We spoke to a budgeting service following the government's announcement.

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00:04:40

Midday Sports News for 24 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/23

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

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00:04:26

Budgeting service responds to govt relief package...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/23

Tracey Phillips, chief executive at Henderson Budget Service spoke to Guyon Espiner following the government's relief package announcement.

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00:04:12

Government announces relief package as fuel costs rise

Midday Report ·

2026/03/23

The government has announced a relief package as fuel costs rise. Guyon Espiner spoke to RNZ's political gallery following the announcement.

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00:05:30

Latest News from the United States

Midday Report ·

2026/03/23

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

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00:05:23

Professor Al Gillespie discusses Iran developments

Midday Report ·

2026/03/23

Waikato University law professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:10

Brooke Van Velden resigns - political analysis

Midday Report ·

2026/03/23

ACT Deputy Leader Brooke van Velden has announced she will not stand in the next election. RNZ's political editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:22:16

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/23

The government announces scheme to double number of EV charge points,we speak to the energy minister; Plus, we get a response from the Green Party co-leader Chloe Swarbrick; The consumption of imported ultra-processed foods has skyrocketed in New Zealand.

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00:03:44

Midday sports news

Midday Report ·

2026/03/22

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

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00:05:36

NZ consumption of imported ultra-processed foods...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/22

In just three decades, New Zealand's imports of ultra-processed foods have skyrocketed from 16 kilograms per person to over 100 kilograms per person. University of Auckland Professor of Global Health and Nutrition Boyd Swinburn spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:11

Midday Rural News

Midday Report ·

2026/03/22

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

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00:05:29

Midday Business News

Midday Report ·

2026/03/22

Business news with Anan Zaki.

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