Midday Report

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.

Retail NZ CEO discusses effect of Middle East conflict, Trump threatens to revoke broadcast licenses over war coverage and Live update from 98th Academy Awards in Los Angeles.

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

The 98th Academy Awards are taking place in Los Angeles on Monday. Associated Press reporter Liam McEwan is in Hollywood and 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.

The Trump administration and its officials are threatening to revoke licenses for broadcasters over their war coverage. It comes after a series of threats to media freedom from Donald Trump and his Secretary of War Pete Hegseth. Politico's Zach Montellaro spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Iran is vowing to keep the state Strait of Hormuz closed as it fights back against Operation Epic Fury. That choke point in oil supply is driving costs up across the world and it's not only fuel. Retail NZ CEO Carolyn Young spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest developments in the Strait of Hormuz and what they mean for global oil supply; Minister Shane Jones responds to concerns about New Zealand's fuel security; Political discussion with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner; Debate over whether the oil shock should push New Zealand to speed up the shift to electric vehicles.

Super Rugby and the NRL are in full swing, but cricket is far from over for the summer with a major T20 series for both the Black Caps and White Ferns.

Mike Casey is an entrepreneur and cherry orchardist who has electrified all the machines on his farm. He is also the CEO of Rewiring Aotearoa, a charity dedicated to electrifying millions of fossil fuel machines. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

News from the rural farming sector.

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

News from the business sector.

Associate Energy Minister Shane Jones who is the Minister responsible for fuel security spoke to Guyon Espiner.

With no obvious end to the Iran war in sight oil, is again trading around $100USD a barrel. And, rising energy prices and fears of shortage are sending shivers through the world economy. AP reporter Philip Crowther is in the UAE looking out over the strait and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Oil shocks hit the economy as Air New Zealand cancels flights and Heinz shuts factories, so what happens next?; We speak to a Heinz factory worker whose job with the company is now uncertain; The Employers and Manufacturers Association boss joins us fresh from meetings at the Beehive to discuss how New Zealand might weather the economic shock triggered by war in the Middle East; We speak to a dron...