Midday Report

Latest news from Australia 13.05.2026 4:21 ↓

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

Midday Rural News for 13 May 2026 13.05.2026 3:13 ↓

News from the rural farming sector.

Midday Business News for 13 May 2026 13.05.2026 6:18 ↓

News from the business sector.

Data reveals number of properties selling at a loss on the rise 13.05.2026 6:40 ↓

In Auckland, nearly 20 percent of residential houses sold at a loss in the first quarter. And, for apartments the number was 40 percent. The new data comes from Cotality. Its Head of Research, Nick Goodall spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Everlee Wihongi’s lawyer speaks out over her ICE detention 13.05.2026 7:37 ↓

New Zealander Everlee Wihongi is being held in detention by ICE over a decade-old cannabis charge. Her lawyer Marc Christopher spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 May 2026 12.05.2026 20:32 ↓

Russel Norman discusses government's climate law change; Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Midday Report; Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders.

Midday sports news 12.05.2026 4:13 ↓

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

Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders 12.05.2026 5:18 ↓

Stats NZ figures released last week show young people who are not in employment, education or training has increased from 13.3 percent in December to 14.4 percent in March. Charlotte Mitchell, Chair of Youth Employability Aotearoa spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from the United States 12.05.2026 3:47 ↓

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

Midday rural news 12.05.2026 4:12 ↓

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

Midday business news 12.05.2026 7:10 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Midday Report 12.05.2026 6:16 ↓

Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Guyon Espiner following the departure of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from the party to set up her own.

Russel Norman discusses government’s climate law change 12.05.2026 7:40 ↓

The government is changing the law to prevent companies being sued for climate change damage. This applies to current and future cases so will stop a High Court case against seven major emitters in its tracks. Greenpeace's executive director Russell Norman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11 May 2026 11.05.2026 19:51 ↓

Are we about to lose an entire generation of skilled workers?; New private climate change funding scheme announced.

Midday sports news 11.05.2026 3:43 ↓

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

Te Tai Tokerau Party announced 11.05.2026 4:18 ↓

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party.

Latest news from Australia 11.05.2026 3:27 ↓

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

Midday rural news 11.05.2026 4:49 ↓

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

Midday business news 11.05.2026 6:25 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

New private climate change funding scheme announced 11.05.2026 8:15 ↓

A new scheme to get private money to restore nature and combat climate change has been announced by Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Are we about to lose an entire generation of skilled workers? 11.05.2026 5:50 ↓

That's the claim from the PSA union after a survey showed 27% of public service workers are thinking of leaving NZ for better pay and nearly half of workers under 25 are considering leaving. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8 May 2026 08.05.2026 17:08 ↓

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders; The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy; Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders.

Midday sports news 08.05.2026 4:35 ↓

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

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders 08.05.2026 6:15 ↓

Aucklanders can expect some exceptional performances to celebrate New Zealand Music Month right in the CBD with MIGHTY. It will let a handful of people into a live, acoustic and intimate performance with some of our best musicians for free. Jamie Newman is organising the event and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Midday rural news 08.05.2026 4:34 ↓

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