Midday Report

The latest on the weather situation in Christchurch with mayor, Phil Mauger.

A storm has ravaged the lower North Island with states of emergency called in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei. Evacuations are happening now as flooding hits Lower Hutt. Flights and ferries are cancelled and many schools in the capital are closed too. Several major roads, including chunks of State Highway 1 have closed and about 30,000 homes had power knocked out: we'l...

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

Eden Park is set to host the first State of Origin match outside Australia in 40 years. Eden Park CEO Nick Sautner spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

The latest from Australia with Nine News political reporter Amanda Copp in Canberra.

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

States of emergency have been declared in Manawatu, Otorohanga, Waipa, Tararua District and Rangitikei. Minister for Emergency Management and Recovery, Mark Mitchell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest on the weather situation in Wellington with Nick James.

Wellington is no stranger to a sharp gust but this is something different. Winds have clocked 193km/h, schools are closed, power is out to thousands, flights have been cancelled and the Cook Strait ferries won't sail today. Wellington Mayor Andrew Little spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Donald Trump is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers the planet, effectively saying he is right and scientists are wrong. The move ends the US government's authority to control emissions that are heating the planet. We talk to climate scientist about the consequences; Campers are shocked and devastated as a Hawke's Bay campground is evacuated due to the extreme risk of a la...

Some of the biggest talking points at the Winter Olympics are the things happening off the slope.

News from the rural farming sector.

With dire warnings that New Zealand can't hope to continue to fund super with its ageing population, coupled with concerns that AI will lead to major job displacement the Opportunities Party says it's time for a major rethink of retirement policy and the idea of a Universal Basic Income. The Opportunity Party leader, Qiulae Wong spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Patrick Gower joined Guyon Espiner for their weekly political chat.

News from the business sector.

Marches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are happening tomorrow as New Zealand's Iranian community and its supporters protest against the atrocities of the theocracy. Samira Taghavi is an Iranian New Zealander, a barrister and solicitor based in Auckland, she spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Angus Taylor is the new Liberal Party leader, after defeating Sussan Ley in the leadership ballot 34 votes to 17.

Part of a beloved Hawke's Bay campground is being evacuated due to the risk of a landslide, with permanent residents given 24 hours to pack up and leave. Hastings District Council chief executive Nigel Bickle spoke to Guyon Espiner.

President Donald Trump is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers the planet, effectively saying he is right and the scientists are wrong. Climate Scientist at Victoria University Professor Tim Naish spoke to Guyon Espiner.

New numbers out this morning paint a picture of a strengthening economy, but Labour isn't convinced and says the government is trying to distract from its poor economic performance by playing politics with an inquiry into Reserve Bank monetary policy during the Covid pandemic. Labour's Barbara Edmonds joined us live; It's officially all on for an Aussie leadership spill. The leader of the Liberal...

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

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

Paul Spain, futurist and chief executive at Gorilla Technology spoke to Guyon Espiner about a new Rent a Human website where AI agents buy human labour.

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