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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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00:04:09

Midday Rural News for 16 April 2026

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2026/04/16

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

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00:05:59

Midday Business News for 16 April 2026

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2026/04/16

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

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00:07:42

Is New Zealand doing enough as the fuel crisis...

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2026/04/16

As other countries are pouring billions into trying to cusion the blow of the oil shock, is New Zealand doing enough as the fuel crisis intensifies? Economist Shamubeel Eaqub spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:06:45

Judge: Ethical investment policies of Super Fund were...

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2026/04/16

A judge has ruled the ethical investment policies of the Super Fund were unlawful after the Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa and other activist groups argued that four companies they were investing in were supporting Israeli occupation and human rights abuses in the West Bank. Francis Joychild, the lawyer acting for the Palestinian Solidarity Network Aotearoa spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:23:07

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 15 April 2026

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2026/04/15

Brad Olsen discusses IMF warning over Middle East conflict; Dr Don Brash on how relationships with the US are changing; Concern over medical advice being given by AI chatbots.

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00:01:16

Midday Sports News for 15 April 2026

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2026/04/15

Some sad news with Super Rugby side Moana Pasifika to be wound up, Barry Guy explains.

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00:07:52

Concern over medical advice being given by AI chatbots

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2026/04/15

A new study out today has found that half of the answers to health and medical questions supplied by five artificial intelligence chatbots are 'somewhat' or 'highly' problematic. One of the researchers is Alessandro Marcon at the University of Alberta Health Law Institute. Marcon spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:04:48

Latest news from Australia

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2026/04/15

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

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00:06:44

Dr Don Brash on how relationships with the US are...

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2026/04/15

The Middle East conflict is forcing politicians past and present to re-evaluate their alliances with an America led by Donald Trump. Former National Party leader Don Brash is one of those, and has just written an essay on the topic. Dr Brash spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:07:19

Brad Olsen discusses IMF warning over Middle East...

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2026/04/15

A new report by the International Monetary Fund has warned that the war in the Middle East risks triggering a global recession, pushing inflation above six percent and plunging the world into the largest energy crisis in modern times. What will this mean for New Zealand? Guyon Espiner spoke to Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, Brad Olsen.

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00:22:28

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 14 April 2026

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2026/04/14

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Guyon Espiner; What information should be shared with Five Eyes partners?; Te Pati Maori says new bill would suppress Maori voters.

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00:02:55

Midday Sports News for 14 April 2026

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2026/04/14

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

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00:03:55

Latest news from the United States for 14 April 2026

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2026/04/14

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

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00:05:38

Te Pati Maori says new bill would suppress Maori voters

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2026/04/14

Te Pati Maori say a new government bill would suppress Maori voters. The Electoral Amendment bill would delay a new count of the Maori seats until 2032. TPM co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:07:31

What information should be shared with Five Eyes...

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2026/04/14

A former CIA counter-intelligence chief is warning NZ intelligence agencies not to trust Donald Trump with sensitive information, especially about Russia. Journalist John Daniell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:07:55

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Guyon Espiner

Midday Report ·

2026/04/14

How should New Zealand treat President Trump? Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner

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00:19:47

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 13 April 2026

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2026/04/13

Cyclone Vaianu update from Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz; ExportNZ director discusses FTA between NZ and India; Professor Cas Mudde discusses Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary.

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00:27:20

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 10 April 2026

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2026/04/10

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop discusses new Auckland Council deal; Melania Trump delivers statement addressing Epstein speculation; Journalist Kareem Chehayeb speaks to Guyon Espiner from Lebanon; Weekly political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

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00:03:28

Midday Sports News for 10 April 2026

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2026/04/10

The Black Ferns have been named for the opening test of the year.

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00:08:20

Journalist Kareem Chehayeb speaks to Guyon Espiner...

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2026/04/10

There's been disagreement over whether Lebanon is included in the fragile ceasefire between the US and Israel, and Iran. Kareem Chehayeb is a Lebanon-based journalist. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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