Midday Report

Labour leader Chris Hipkins discusses the steps he would like to see the government take as concerns over fuel supply deepen, and the Middle East conflict continues. Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner.

The latest GDP figures are out ,our economics correspondent gives us his analysis; Commerce Commission puts fuel companies on notice; It now costs twice as much to dive to work than it does to catch the bus.

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

With petrol prices jumping 50 cents a litre in the last month, a 15-kilometre commute in the car is now costing drivers roughly double what they'd pay for the bus or train, and that's before you've even found a parking spot. Stacey van der Putten, Director of Public Transport and Active Modes at Auckland Transport spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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

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

Fuel companies have been put on notice by the Commerce Commission, which has ramped up its scrutiny on petrol prices. Commissioner Bryan Chapple spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

GDP had a modest increase of 0.2% in the December quarter. Economic correspondent Gyles Beckford spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Grocery prices are set to rise, we speak to the industry watchdog; What these price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially; Will Chris Hipkins political credibility be damaged by a recent post from his ex-wife?; The new plan to deal with dangerous dogs.

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

Hundreds of thousands of dollars is being directed by the government to try to curb rife uncontrolled dog breeding in Auckland and Northland. Brooke van Velden spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Chris Hipkins says he considered resigning after his ex-wife lit up social media with claims about the politician. But the Labour leader says he's staying on and fighting to be Prime Minister after the November election. How damaging is this going to be for him? RNZ Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Guyon Espiner.

So what does this actually look like on the ground and in the supermarket aisle. Guyon Espiner spoke with Delwyn, who with help from the charity Christians Against Poverty, has dug herself out of debt and financial chaos. She and her husband both have jobs but struggle to feed their family and are alarmed at the prospect of food prices rising even further.

Yesterday we had the news that food prices rose 4.5% in the year to February, and that was before the Iran war started. Foodstuffs boss Chris Quinn told Morning Report that oil spikes will spill over to food prices. The watchdog for the sector, Grocery Commissioner Pierre van Heerden spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Former Prime Minister, Helen Clark discusses New Zealand's position and involvement in the Middle East; One company's investment in electric trucks is paying off as fuel prices rise; The LooksMaxxing trend that is being described as extreme.

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

LooksMaxing, a new trend which elevates body image to disturbing extremes including taking peptides and smashing jaw bones, is sweeping meme culture, with ties to far right influencers. Dr Kris Taylor is part of the University of Auckland's Centre for Addiction Research. He is an expert on masculinity and has been looking closely at LooksMaxxing. Dr Taylor spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The immediate economic shock of the Iran War of course is oil. Petrol has gone past $3, with some predicting it could get to $4. One company less likely to be feeling the pinch on this is Waste Management - who make extensive use of electric trucks. Evan Maehl, Managing Director at Waste Management spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Former Prime Minister Helen Clark discusses New Zealand's position and involvement in the Middle East, as US President Donald Trump lashes out at allies who have shown little enthusiasm for providing military assistance to the US to open the Strait of Hormuz.