Midday Report

The Health Minister says he expects AI to take a major role in breast screening programme. Guyon Espiner spoke with Simeon Brown about what exact role he expected AI to play.

Midday Report Essentials for 26 May 2026.

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

Hot off the press.... The 2026 Budget has been printed and government ministers have made the traditional journey to Petone printing press for the photo op. RNZ political reporter Giles Dexter was there and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

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

The average Kiwisaver balance is up more than 10 percent on the year before, according to new numbers out today from the Retirement Commission. But that average balance is just $41,000 and there is a significant gender gap: average male balances are about 24 percent higher than for women. And if you dare to look across the ditch it will be with envy. Australians are retiring with more than $500k i...

Dame Jools Topp of the legendary New Zealand folk duo the Topp Twins has died from breast cancer at the age of 68. Migrants workers in lower skilled jobs have already had to prove basic English language skills to get an Accredited Employer Work Visa. But this will now be extended to include mid-skilled jobs like chefs. Many market analysts are saying the there is unlikely to be a change in the off...

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

If you have a big mortgage: a warning the following content could prove distressing. Many market analysts are saying the there is unlikely to be a change in the official cash rate this week, but that doesn't mean borrowers are not in for interest rate increases. Guyon Espiner spoke with Koura Wealth founder Rupert Carlyon.

You might think when new technology comes along, it's the younger generations that are most keen to adopt it. But with Artificial Intelligence causing mass workforce layoffs, young graduates are facing a brutal job market. New York Times reporter Michelle Goldberg spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The English language requirements are getting stricter. Migrants workers in lower skilled jobs have already had to prove basic English language skills to get an Accredited Employer Work Visa. But this will now be extended to include mid-skilled jobs like chefs. Changes are also coming at the top end - allowing wealthy investors wanting the so-called Golden Visa to include philanthropic gifts of up...

Dame Jools Topp of the legendary New Zealand folk duo the Topp Twins has died from breast cancer at the age of 68. Dame Jools and her her sister Lynda entertained audiences for more than 40 years, writing songs and creating comedy characters that captured Kiwi culture - and also challenged it - helping define a eneration of social change. Arani Cuthbert has been the Topp Twins' manager since 1992....

Number of 'irregular' police breath tests rises to 42,000; New government funding announced for ambulance services; Union responds to new ambulance funding announcement; Mark Jennings discusses resignation of RNZ CEO Paul Thompson; Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

All Whites captain Chris Wood has one more game to get out of the way before he can fully focus on the FIFA World Cup.

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

Mark Jennings, media commentator and co-founder of the Newsroom website spoke to Guyon Espiner about the resignation of RNZ CEO, Paul Thompson.

News from the rural farming sector.

News from the business sector.

Workers First Union has released a report which shows our ageing population is going to put major pressure on the demand for ambulance services. Deputy Secretary Anita Rosentreter spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The government has announced a funding boost for two new Auckland ambulance hubs, more staff, upgraded technology, and stronger frontline support. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello spoke to Guyon Espiner.

An independent analysis of police breath testing data found more than 42,000 "irregular" breath tests,12,000 more than initially believed. Crime Correspondent Sam Sherwood spoke to Guyon Espiner.