Midday Report

MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

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

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

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

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 latest news from RNZ's business team.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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

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

News from the rural farming sector.

News from the business sector.

Explosive growth in people gambling on prediction market platforms such as PolyMarket are sparking concerns about corruption, intimidation and insider trading. Dr Sean Guillory, who has Ph. D. in Cognitive Neuroscience and is the founder of Betting Intelligence, which tracks activity on prediction markets spoke to Guyon Espiner.

New card spending data is out from our largest bank. ANZ chief economist Sharon Zolner spoke to Guyon Espiner.