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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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00:03:33

Midday Sports News for 17 February 2026

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2026/02/16

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

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00:03:49

Weather latest: Christchurch reporter Adam Burns

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2026/02/16

Flooding is surging through Christchurch, with the Heathcote River breaching its banks and water rising threatening properties in suburban streets. Reporter Adam Burns spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:07

Midday Rural News for 17 February 2026

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2026/02/16

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

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00:04:33

Latest news from the United States

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2026/02/16

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

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00:05:34

Midday Business News for 17 February 2026

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2026/02/16

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

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00:09:26

First ever National Infrastructure Plan released

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2026/02/16

At midday today the first ever National Infrastructure Plan was released by the National Infrastructure Commission, setting out a 30 year plan and highlighting some huge challenges on the road ahead. Geoff Cooper is CEO of the Infrastructure Commission. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:06:19

Weather: State of emergency declared in Christchurch

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2026/02/16

The latest on the weather situation in Christchurch with mayor, Phil Mauger.

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00:19:17

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 16 February 2026

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2026/02/16

A storm has ravaged the lower North Island with states of emergency called in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei.Evacuations are happening now as flooding hits Lower Hutt. Flights and ferries are cancelled and many schools in the capital are closed too. Several major roads, including chunks of State Highway 1 have closed and about 30,000 homes had power knocked out: we'll have all the latest from Mayors, Ministers and reporters on the ground; Events are picking up at

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00:04:15

Midday sports update for Monday 16 February

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2026/02/15

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

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00:04:11

Eden Park to host State of Origin match in 2027

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2026/02/15

Eden Park is set to host the first State of Origin match outside Australia in 40 years. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:49

Latest news from Australia

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2026/02/15

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

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00:04:58

Midday Business News for Monday 16 February

Midday Report ·

2026/02/15

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

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00:05:07

Weather latest: Emergency Minister Mark Mitchell

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2026/02/15

States of emergency have been declared in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei. Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:03:40

Weather latest: Wellington reporter Nick James

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2026/02/15

The latest on the weather situation in Wellington with Nick James.

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00:03:39

Weather latest: Wellington Mayor Andrew Little

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2026/02/15

Wellington is no stranger to a sharp gust but this is something different. Winds have clocked 193km/h, schools are closed, power is out to thousands, flights have been cancelled and the Cook Strait ferries won't sail today. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:21:46

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 13 February 2026

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2026/02/12

Donald Trump is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers the planet, effectively saying he is right and scientists are wrong. The move ends the US government's authority to control emissions that are heating the planet. We talk to climate scientist about the consequences; Campers are shocked and devastated as a Hawke's Bay campground is evacuated due to the extreme risk of a landslide - Hastings District Council chief executive Nigel Bickle joins us live; Can we afford our

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00:03:57

Midday Sports News for 13 February 2026

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2026/02/12

Some of the biggest talking points at the Winter Olympics are the things happening off the slope.

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00:02:34

Midday Rural News for 13 February 2026

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2026/02/12

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:06:14

The Opportunity Party calls for rethink on retirement...

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2026/02/12

With dire warnings that New Zealand can't hope to continue to fund super with its ageing population, coupled with concerns that AI will lead to major job displacement the Opportunities Party says it's time for a major rethink of retirement policy and the idea of a Universal Basic Income.The Opportunity Party leader, Qiulae Wong spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:05:27

Patrick Gower, Guyon Espiner on the week in politics

Midday Report ·

2026/02/12

Patrick Gower joined Guyon Espiner for their weekly political chat.

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