Midday Report

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 24 April 2026 24.04.2026 28:51 ↓

Chloe Swarbrick discusses state of Auckland economy; Louise Upston on why SailGP won't be returning to Auckland next; Peter Stone, Chief scientist at Sony AI speaks to Guyon Espiner; Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

Midday Sports News for Friday 24 April 2026 24.04.2026 2:41 ↓

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

Sony AI chief scientist explains new robot that's beating top table tennis players 24.04.2026 8:31 ↓

Sony AI has unveiled a robot called Ace that can outplay elite table tennis players. It can handle wicked spins and react to shots from all over the table, using complex machinery and hundreds of cameras. Peter Stone, the chief scientist at Sony AI spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner 24.04.2026 5:38 ↓

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

Midday Rural News for Friday 24 April 2026 24.04.2026 3:25 ↓

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

Midday Business News for Friday 24 April 2026 24.04.2026 6:40 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Why SailGP won't be returning to Auckland next year 24.04.2026 6:54 ↓

SailGP won't return to Auckland in 2027 after the government turned down its funding request. Tourism Minister Louise Upston spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Chloe Swarbrick discusses state of Auckland economy 24.04.2026 6:26 ↓

What is wrong with Auckland? Unemployment is at 6.4%, house prices have gone backwards by 1.3% over the last year. A Westpac survey yesterday put the temperature at COLD. Auckland Central MP Chloe Swarbrick spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 23 April 2026 23.04.2026 25:04 ↓

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses FTA deal with India; Cameron Bagrie discusses NZ credit rating; Author David Moscrop discusses Trump power plays.

Midday Sports News for 23 April 2026 23.04.2026 2:59 ↓

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

Political scientist, 'reluctant nationalist' David Moscrop on Canadian nationalism in the age of Trump 23.04.2026 10:35 ↓

David Moscrop is a political scientist and author who has written a new book on nationalism - and the rise of the sentiment in the Trump era. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from the United States for 23 April 2026 23.04.2026 4:24 ↓

The latest news from the United States with correspondent Toni Waterman.

Midday Rural News for 23 April 2026 23.04.2026 3:49 ↓

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

Midday Business News for 23 April 2026 23.04.2026 7:32 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Cameron Bagrie discusses NZ credit rating 23.04.2026 6:18 ↓

Moody's, one of the world's leading credit rating agencies, has downgraded its outlook for the New Zealand economy from stable to negative. Cameron Bagrie of Bagrie Economics spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses FTA deal 23.04.2026 6:53 ↓

Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner following the party's announcement it will support an FTA with India.

Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2026 22.04.2026 22:30 ↓

Midday Report Essentials for 22 April 2026.

Midday Sports News for 22 April 2026 22.04.2026 3:38 ↓

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

New bill aims to protect satire and parody in law 22.04.2026 5:28 ↓

The Free Speech Union is backing a new bill which would give stronger protections for satire and parody. Chief Executive Jillaine Heather spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from Australia 22.04.2026 4:48 ↓

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

Midday Rural News for 22 April 2026 22.04.2026 4:16 ↓

News from the rural farming sector.

Midday Business News for 22 April 2026 22.04.2026 6:09 ↓

News from the business sector.

Political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses Trump presidency 22.04.2026 9:16 ↓

Ian Bremmer, an author who has published 11 books on global affairs as well as being foreign-affairs columnist and editor-at-large for Time magazine spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Coalition partners trade public attacks over Luxon leadership 22.04.2026 6:19 ↓

RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch discusses this morning's political developments with Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 April 2026 21.04.2026 18:35 ↓

Luxon's leadership: Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch; - Race Relations Commissioner discusses Shane Jones' comments; and the latest from the United States with our correspondent in New York.