Midday Report

New bill aims to protect satire and parody in law 22.04.2026 5:28 ↓

The Free Speech Union is backing a new bill which would give stronger protections for satire and parody. Chief Executive Jillaine Heather spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from Australia 22.04.2026 4:48 ↓

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

Midday Rural News for 22 April 2026 22.04.2026 4:16 ↓

News from the rural farming sector.

Midday Business News for 22 April 2026 22.04.2026 6:09 ↓

News from the business sector.

Political scientist Ian Bremmer discusses Trump presidency 22.04.2026 9:16 ↓

Ian Bremmer, an author who has published 11 books on global affairs as well as being foreign-affairs columnist and editor-at-large for Time magazine spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Coalition partners trade public attacks over Luxon leadership 22.04.2026 6:19 ↓

RNZ deputy political editor Craig McCulloch discusses this morning's political developments with Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 21 April 2026 21.04.2026 18:35 ↓

Luxon's leadership: Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch; - Race Relations Commissioner discusses Shane Jones' comments; and the latest from the United States with our correspondent in New York.

More from Craig McCulloch on Luxon's Leadership 21.04.2026 4:04 ↓

Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch reacts to Christopher Luxon's very short press conference today.

Midday Sports News for 21 April 2026 21.04.2026 4:20 ↓

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

Latest news from the United States 21.04.2026 3:54 ↓

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

Midday Rural News for 21 April 2026 21.04.2026 4:15 ↓

News from the rural farming sector.

Midday Business News for 21 April 2026 21.04.2026 6:41 ↓

News from the business sector.

Race Relations Commissioner discusses Shane Jones’ comments 21.04.2026 6:55 ↓

Race Relations Commissioner Melissa Derby spoke to Guyon Espiner about senior cabinet minister Shane Jones' recent comments about Indian immigration.

Luxon's leadership: Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch 21.04.2026 6:36 ↓

Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch discusses Christopher Luxon's leadership of the National Party as the party heads into caucus.

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 20 April 2026 20.04.2026 18:34 ↓

Maurice Williamson discusses Christopher Luxon's leadership; The short, complicated term of KiwiRail's Scott O'Donnell; ACT's new Tamaki candidate James Christmas

Midday Sports News for 20 April 2026 20.04.2026 3:01 ↓

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

ACT’s new Tamaki candidate James Christmas 20.04.2026 5:36 ↓

The ACT Party has opted for lawyer and treaty expert James Christmas to replace Brooke van Velden in the Tamaki seat. The ACT Party has opted for lawyer and treaty expert James Christmas to replace Brooke van Velden in the Tamaki seat. James Christmas spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Rural News for 20 April 2026 20.04.2026 3:40 ↓

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

Latest news from Australia 20.04.2026 3:40 ↓

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

Midday Business News for 20 April 2026 20.04.2026 4:48 ↓

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The short, complicated term of KiwiRail's Scott O'Donnell 20.04.2026 3:29 ↓

Scott O'Donnell would have been paid tens of thousands of dollars to be on KiwiRail's board. But conflicts of interest meant he missed large chunks of its meetings. He's recently resigned - more than two years before his term was up - to pursue other interests, but details released under the Official Information Act show just how conflicted the director was. In Depth's Farah Hancock spoke to Guyon...

Maurice Williamson on Luxon’s leadership 20.04.2026 8:01 ↓

Poltical storm clouds gathering over Wellington too with MPs arriving for another sitting week at Parliament.

Wellington resident describes waking up to flooded home 20.04.2026 4:39 ↓

Parts of the lower North Island are now under an Orange heavy rain warning, including Wellington which has been ravaged by flooding overnight. Mik Breitenbach woke to a flooded home. She spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 17 April 2026 17.04.2026 28:01 ↓

Nicola Willis speaks to Guyon Espiner from Washington DC, Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner and Auckland's Real Groovy celebrates World Record Store Day.

Midday sports news 17 April 2026 17.04.2026 2:12 ↓

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