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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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00:04:48

Should schools be forced to adopt water only policies?

Midday Report ·

2026/03/19

The Dental Association says sugary fizzy drinks are a leading contributor to dental decay. Anishma Ram, the oral health promotion manager at the Dental Association spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:07:32

Hipkins discusses government response to Middle East...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/19

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the steps he would like to see the government take as concerns over fuel supply deepen, and the Middle East conflict continues. Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:18:54

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 19 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/19

The latest GDP figures are out ,our economics correspondent gives us his analysis; Commerce Commission puts fuel companies on notice; It now costs twice as much to dive to work than it does to catch the bus.

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00:03:55

Midday Sports News for 19 March 2026

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2026/03/18

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

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00:05:02

AT says catching the bus now half the price of...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/18

With petrol prices jumping 50 cents a litre in the last month, a 15-kilometre commute in the car is now costing drivers roughly double what they'd pay for the bus or train, and that's before you've even found a parking spot. Stacey van der Putten, Director of Public Transport and Active Modes at Auckland Transport spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:04:23

Midday Rural News for 19 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/18

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

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00:05:59

Latest news from the United States for 19 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/18

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

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00:04:34

Commerce Commission puts fuel companies on notice

Midday Report ·

2026/03/18

Fuel companies have been put on notice by the Commerce Commission, which has ramped up its scrutiny on petrol prices. Commissioner Bryan Chapple spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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00:22:55

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 March 2026

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2026/03/18

Grocery prices are set to rise, we speak to the industry watchdog; What these price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially; Will Chris Hipkins political credibility be damaged by a recent post from his ex-wife?; The new plan to deal with dangerous dogs.

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00:02:59

Midday Sports News for 18 March 2026

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2026/03/17

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

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00:05:33

The million dollar plan to deal to dangerous dogs

Midday Report ·

2026/03/17

Hundreds of thousands of dollars is being directed by the government to try to curb rife uncontrolled dog breeding in Auckland and Northland. Brooke van Velden spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:06

Midday Rural News for 18 March 2026

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2026/03/17

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

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00:04:10

Latest news from Australia

Midday Report ·

2026/03/17

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

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00:05:26

Midday Business News for 18 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/17

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

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00:04:10

Will Hipkins’ ex-wife’s Facebook post damage his...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/17

Chris Hipkins says he considered resigning after his ex-wife lit up social media with claims about the politician. But the Labour leader says he's staying on and fighting to be Prime Minister after the November election. How damaging is this going to be for him? RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:44

What the price increases mean for Kiwis struggling...

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2026/03/17

So what does this actually look like on the ground and in the supermarket aisle. Guyon Espiner spoke with Delwyn, who with help from the charity Christians Against Poverty, has dug herself out of debt and financial chaos. She and her husband both have jobs but struggle to feed their family and are alarmed at the prospect of food prices rising even further.

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00:07:05

Grocery watchdog responds to price increases at...

Midday Report ·

2026/03/17

Yesterday we had the news that food prices rose 4.5% in the year to February, and that was before the Iran war started. Foodstuffs boss Chris Quinn told Morning Report that oil spikes will spill over to food prices.The watchdog for the sector, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:26:19

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/17

Former Prime Minister, Helen Clark discusses New Zealand's position and involvement in the Middle East; One company's investment in electric trucks is paying off as fuel prices rise; The LooksMaxxing trend that is being described as extreme.

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00:02:47

Midday Sports News for 17 March 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/03/16

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

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00:12:07

What is behind the new extreme LooksMaxxing trend?

Midday Report ·

2026/03/16

LooksMaxing, a new trend which elevates body image to disturbing extremes including taking peptides and smashing jaw bones, is sweeping meme culture, with ties to far right influencers. Dr Kris Taylor is part of the University of Auckland's Centre for Addiction Research. He is an expert on masculinity and has been looking closely at LooksMaxxing. Dr Taylor spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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