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Midday Report

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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.

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Latest episode

Oct 27, 2026

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Episodes

Police appeal for information over missing person cold case 14.05.2026

Police spoke to media outside a Head Hunters gang pad in West Auckland, where they've announced a new appeal for information into the disappearance of Andrew Maaka in 1991. Reporter Finn Blackwell was there and spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from the United States 14.05.2026

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

Midday rural news from Thursday 14 May 2026 14.05.2026

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

Midday business news for Thursday 14 May 2026 14.05.2026

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Labour responds to recent political debate over immigration 14.05.2026

New Zealand had a net migration gain of about 24,200 in the last year, up from a net gain of 14,000 the previous year, according to numbers released by Stats NZ today. The numbers come as political debate intensifies over immigration. Labour's immigration spokesperson is Phil Twyford spoke to Guyon Espiner.

David Seymour questions government ownership of Air NZ shares 14.05.2026

Air New Zealand is forecasting a full year loss of nearly $400m. Is it time to sell the national carrier? Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 13 May 2026 13.05.2026

Everlee Wihongi's lawyer speaks out over her ICE detention; Data reveals number of properties selling at a loss on the rise; Anna Fifield discusses Donald Trump's visit to China.

Midday Sports News for 13 May 2026 13.05.2026

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

Anna Fifield discusses Donald Trump’s visit to China 13.05.2026

US president Donald Trump is on his way to Beijing for a high-stakes meeting with the Chinese president Xi Jinping. Journalist Anna Fifield was Bureau Chief in Beijing for the Washington Post for many years, and she now runs the Substack newsletter, Between Giants. Fifield spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from Australia 13.05.2026

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

Midday Rural News for 13 May 2026 13.05.2026

News from the rural farming sector.

Midday Business News for 13 May 2026 13.05.2026

News from the business sector.

Data reveals number of properties selling at a loss on the rise 13.05.2026

In Auckland, nearly 20 percent of residential houses sold at a loss in the first quarter. And, for apartments the number was 40 percent. The new data comes from Cotality. Its Head of Research, Nick Goodall spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Everlee Wihongi’s lawyer speaks out over her ICE detention 13.05.2026

New Zealander Everlee Wihongi is being held in detention by ICE over a decade-old cannabis charge. Her lawyer Marc Christopher spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 12 May 2026 12.05.2026

Russel Norman discusses government's climate law change; Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Midday Report; Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders.

Midday sports news 12.05.2026

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

Job market looking bleak for young New Zealanders 12.05.2026

Stats NZ figures released last week show young people who are not in employment, education or training has increased from 13.3 percent in December to 14.4 percent in March. Charlotte Mitchell, Chair of Youth Employability Aotearoa spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Latest news from the United States 12.05.2026

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

Midday rural news 12.05.2026

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

Midday business news 12.05.2026

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi speaks to Midday Report 12.05.2026

Te Pati Maori co-leader Rawiri Waititi spoke to Guyon Espiner following the departure of Mariameno Kapa-Kingi from the party to set up her own.

Russel Norman discusses government’s climate law change 12.05.2026

The government is changing the law to prevent companies being sued for climate change damage. This applies to current and future cases so will stop a High Court case against seven major emitters in its tracks. Greenpeace's executive director Russell Norman spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 11 May 2026 11.05.2026

Are we about to lose an entire generation of skilled workers?; New private climate change funding scheme announced.

Midday sports news 11.05.2026

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

Te Tai Tokerau Party announced 11.05.2026

Mariameno Kapa-Kingi has announced a new political party.

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