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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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00:04:15

Midday Business news for 26 January 2026

Midday Report ·

2026/01/25

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

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00:04:32

How is New Zealand handling Trump 2.0?

Midday Report ·

2026/01/25

Foreign Minister Winston Peters is questioning whether New Zealand should continue to contribute to funding for the World Health Organization - as America pulls out of the WHO. So how is New Zealand handling Trump 2.0? Phil Goff, who spent two terms as Foreign Minister spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:03:12

Professor Martin Brook on the risks of landslides in NZ

Midday Report ·

2026/01/25

Martin Brook, a Professor of Applied Geology at the University of Auckland spoke to Guyon Espiner about the risks landslides pose to New Zealand.

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00:04:22

WorkSafe's role in investigating Mt Maunganui landslip

Midday Report ·

2026/01/25

Recovery work has resumed at the site of the Mount Maunganui landslide, where six people are missing. WorkSafe's Head of Inspectorate Rob Pope spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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00:32:53

Midday Report special: Severe weather event

Midday Report ·

2026/01/21

A Midday Report special on the weather events hitting the North Island presented by Guyon Espiner. In Mount Maunganui, where slips came down on a campground at the foot of the mountain, and people are unnaccounted for. RNZ understands children are among those missing.Guyon speaks to Teesh Sullivan who was at the Mount Maunganui Beachside Holiday Park when the latest slip came down.

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00:31:24

Midday Report special broadcast: Severe weather update

Midday Report ·

2026/01/20

A special weather broadcast as parts of the North Island are slammed by severe weather. Guyon Espiner crosses to RNZ reporters in Northland and Coromandel, both of which are under red rain warnings. Also the latest from the MetService and Civil Defence.

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00:16:42

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 19 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/19

We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why; Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece; The government has put more support into eradicating the yellow-legged hornets found on Auckland's North Shore; A buoyant idea is helping Hawkes Bay residents stay safe out

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00:07:21

Study finds why people swear more when playing sports

Midday Report ·

2025/12/18

We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why. Dr Stephens spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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00:06:36

Midday Rural News for 19 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/18

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:01

Midday Sports News for 19 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/18

NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned after a falling out with the organisation's board.

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00:09:09

Midday Business News for 19 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/18

News from the business sector.

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00:03:46

Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach

Midday Report ·

2025/12/18

Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece. Hansen spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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00:04:19

Government to provide more support in fight against...

Midday Report ·

2025/12/18

The government has put more support into eradicating the yellow-legged hornets found on Auckland's North Shore. Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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00:16:17

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/18

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach; Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues; The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator.

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00:06:18

Midday Rural News for 18 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/17

News from the rural farming sector.

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00:02:24

Midday Sports News for 18 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/17

Jennie Wylie has resigned from her position as CEO, Wylie has been with the organisation for 16 years and in the top post since 2016.

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00:07:51

Midday Business News for 18 December 2025

Midday Report ·

2025/12/17

News from the business sector.

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00:03:06

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie resigns

Midday Report ·

2025/12/17

Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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00:06:18

Contract for FluTracking tool not renewed by Ministry...

Midday Report ·

2025/12/17

The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator, Dr Craig Dalton from the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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00:05:43

Calls for law change over helicopter rescue missions

Midday Report ·

2025/12/17

Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues. Martin Campbell, Professional Firefighters Union vice president spoke to Lauren Crimp.

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