Midday Report

The Middle East conflict is forcing politicians past and present to re-evaluate their alliances with an America led by Donald Trump. Former National Party leader Don Brash is one of those, and has just written an essay on the topic. Dr Brash spoke to Guyon Espiner.

A new report by the International Monetary Fund has warned that the war in the Middle East risks triggering a global recession, pushing inflation above six percent and plunging the world into the largest energy crisis in modern times. What will this mean for New Zealand? Guyon Espiner spoke to Chief Executive and Principal Economist at Infometrics, Brad Olsen.

Labour leader Chris Hipkins speaks to Guyon Espiner; What information should be shared with Five Eyes partners?; Te Pati Maori says new bill would suppress Maori voters.

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

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

Te Pati Maori say a new government bill would suppress Maori voters. The Electoral Amendment bill would delay a new count of the Maori seats until 2032. TPM co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

A former CIA counter-intelligence chief is warning NZ intelligence agencies not to trust Donald Trump with sensitive information, especially about Russia. Journalist John Daniell spoke to Guyon Espiner.

How should New Zealand treat President Trump? Labour leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Guyon Espiner

Cyclone Vaianu update from Gisborne Mayor Rehette Stoltz; ExportNZ director discusses FTA between NZ and India; Professor Cas Mudde discusses Viktor Orban's defeat in Hungary.

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

Professor Cas Mudde is a political scientist at the University of Georgia. He also wrote the book "The Far Right Today." Professor Mudde 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 fate of the FTA between NZ and India remains uncertain with NZ First pulling its support for the deal, which now rests on Labour. Josh Tan, executive director for ExportNZ spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Roads in the Gisborne area are either closed or under temporary convoy access after Cyclone Vaianu. Gisborne mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Infrastructure Minister Chris Bishop discusses new Auckland Council deal; Melania Trump delivers statement addressing Epstein speculation; Journalist Kareem Chehayeb speaks to Guyon Espiner from Lebanon; Weekly political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner.

The Black Ferns have been named for the opening test of the year.

There's been disagreement over whether Lebanon is included in the fragile ceasefire between the US and Israel, and Iran. Kareem Chehayeb is a Lebanon-based journalist. 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.

Melania Trump has made a public statement addressing speculation linking her to Jeffrey Epstein. US Correspondent Toni Waterman spoke to Guyon Espiner.