Midday Report

Midday business news 08.05.2026 4:58 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy 08.05.2026 6:45 ↓

The Opportunity Party has announced its tax policy, which includes a land tax and making Kiwisaver compulsory with contribution rates of six percent from employers and employees. Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Weather warnings issued for many parts of the country 08.05.2026 2:56 ↓

MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 7 May 2026 07.05.2026 19:40 ↓

Climate report urges action on ten critical risks; Energy boss previews government's solar energy announcement; Labour responds to decision to scrap BSA.

Midday sports news 07.05.2026 4:10 ↓

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

Labour responds to decision to scrap BSA 07.05.2026 5:15 ↓

The government has confirmed the BSA will be scrapped. Does the decision have broader support, or would a Labour government bring it back? Reuben Davidson, Labour's spokesperson for Broadcasting, Media and Creative Economy spoke to Guyon

Latest news from the United States 07.05.2026 4:48 ↓

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

Midday rural news 07.05.2026 4:32 ↓

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

Midday business news 07.05.2026 5:27 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Energy boss previews government’s solar energy announcement 07.05.2026 7:07 ↓

SUPA Energy CEO, Luke Blincoe previews Thursday afternoon's solar energy announcement from the Minister of Regulation. Blincoe spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Climate report urges action on ten critical risks 07.05.2026 6:04 ↓

The 2026 National Climate Change Risk Assessment is out and it's urging the government to act on ten critical priorities where climate change is hitting New Zealand hardest. Jo Hendy, Chief Executive of New Zealand's Climate Change Commission spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 May 2026 06.05.2026 18:02 ↓

ASB chief economist responds to latest unemployment figures; New mental health funding for Northland youth; Are we falling for conspiracy theories more often?

Midday Sports News for 6 May 2026 06.05.2026 3:25 ↓

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

Are we falling for conspiracy theories more often? 06.05.2026 4:27 ↓

A new study shows respondents to surveys are trolling researchers. Associate Professor Matt Williams from Massey University, who studies misinformation and conspiracy theories spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from Australia 06.05.2026 2:48 ↓

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

Midday Rural News for 6 May 2026 06.05.2026 4:21 ↓

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

Midday Business News for 6 May 2026 06.05.2026 5:59 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

ASB chief economist responds to latest unemployment figures 06.05.2026 5:28 ↓

Economists say the numbers largely show the state of the labour market before the Middle East conflict broke out. Nick Tuffley, ASB's chief economist, spoke to Guyon Espiner.

New mental health funding for Northland youth 06.05.2026 6:36 ↓

New mental health funding and services for Northland youth have been announced following a damning report from the Coroner over a cluster of six suicides of rangatahi aged just 12 to 16. Mental Health Minister Matt Doocey spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 5 May 2026 05.05.2026 25:36 ↓

ANZ economist Sharon Zolner discusses latest spending data; Popularity of betting on politics sparks corruption concerns; Government announces further plans to change local councils; Latest news from the United States.

Midday Sports News for 5 May 2026 05.05.2026 3:39 ↓

How Kiwis can watch the FIFA World Cup with Barry Guy.

Government announces further plans to change local councils 05.05.2026 5:35 ↓

The government has unveiled a new fast-track system, this time for councils looking at amalgamation. Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from the United States 05.05.2026 3:52 ↓

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

Midday Rural News for 5 May 2026 05.05.2026 4:07 ↓

News from the rural farming sector.

Midday Business News for 5 May 2026 05.05.2026 6:00 ↓

News from the business sector.