Midday Report

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Lauren Tomasi in Washington DC.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The government's approach to the homeless is under intense scrutiny right now, with revelations by TVNZ's Q+A show on the weekend that MSD staff had performance targets to reduce emergency housing numbers.

In a Facebook post today the Destiny Church founder said his firearms licence had been cancelled two days ago and police had shown up to his house to take his firearms.

Welcome to Midday Report essentials with Guyon Espiner In this episode: Wuld Act's plan to cut government departments also spell the end of the politically neutral public service? David Seymour fronted up on his plans to allow Ministers to hire and fire govt dept CEOs. Climate activist Mike Smith has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their green...

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

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

Hundreds of people cut off by this week's storm will likely be isolated for several days, some without power, and authorities are considering getting food and supplies through by boat or by air. Dame Fran Wilde, Mayor of South Wairarapa spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Climate change activist Mike Smith has filed a court case against the government's plans to prevent companies being sued over their greenhouse gas emissions. Smith spoke to Guyon Espiner.

ACT has outlined a new plan for the public sector at the party's election-year conference in Auckland. Party leader David Seymour spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest details on complaint against Richard Chambers; Live report from Wellington as wild weather hits; Increase in psychedelic drug use for treatment of mental health; Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

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

There is growing interest in the use of psychedelic drugs, such as psilocybin, the active ingredient in magic mushrooms, to treat mental health conditions. David Menkes, an Associate Professor in Psychological Medicine at the University of Auckland spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Weekly chat about the week in politics with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Ferries and flights cancelled as fierce weather hits the capital. Wellington Emergency Management's urging people to stay home if possible. Wellington reporter Sammy Carter spoke to Guyon Espiner.

New details breaking about who made the complaint against the country's top cop Richard Chambers and when the Police Minister knew. RNZ National Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood broke the story and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

National rolls out a solar incentive - low cost loans is their election policy; We spoke to a 20 year Microsoft veteran about why fighting AI with AI might not be the best solution for New Zealand to patch its vulnerabilities in mission critical infrastructure; and political marketing expert Claire Robinson on why the two majors are striking a minor key and why Opportunity seems to be resonating.

The first qualifiers have been confirmed for the knock-out round at the World Cup?

The 1News Verian poll had a combined total of just 60 percent for the two major parties: Labour and National, when in past years that total has been close to 80 percent. That trend of fragmentation away from legacy parties has been bedding in in the UK and Australia too, with a rise in populist players. Political scientist and political commentator Dr Claire Robinson spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest news from the United States with 9 News Washington correspondent Lauren Tomasi.