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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 news from Australia 11.05.2026 3:27

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

Midday rural news 11.05.2026 4:49

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

Midday business news 11.05.2026 6:25

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

New private climate change funding scheme announced 11.05.2026 8:15

A new scheme to get private money to restore nature and combat climate change has been announced by Associate Agriculture Minister Andrew Hoggard. He spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Are we about to lose an entire generation of skilled workers? 11.05.2026 5:50

That's the claim from the PSA union after a survey showed 27% of public service workers are thinking of leaving NZ for better pay and nearly half of workers under 25 are considering leaving. PSA national secretary Fleur Fitzsimons spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8 May 2026 08.05.2026 17:08

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders; The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy; Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders.

Midday sports news 08.05.2026 4:35

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

Music month event putting on free show for Aucklanders 08.05.2026 6:15

Aucklanders can expect some exceptional performances to celebrate New Zealand Music Month right in the CBD with MIGHTY. It will let a handful of people into a live, acoustic and intimate performance with some of our best musicians for free. Jamie Newman is organising the event and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Midday rural news 08.05.2026 4:34

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

Midday business news 08.05.2026 4:58

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

The Opportunity Party leader discusses new tax policy 08.05.2026 6:45

The Opportunity Party has announced its tax policy, which includes a land tax and making Kiwisaver compulsory with contribution rates of six percent from employers and employees. Opportunity leader Qiulae Wong spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Weather warnings issued for many parts of the country 08.05.2026 2:56

MetService Meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 7 May 2026 07.05.2026 19:40

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

Midday sports news 07.05.2026 4:10

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

Labour responds to decision to scrap BSA 07.05.2026 5:15

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

Latest news from the United States 07.05.2026 4:48

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

Midday rural news 07.05.2026 4:32

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

Midday business news 07.05.2026 5:27

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Energy boss previews government’s solar energy announcement 07.05.2026 7:07

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

Climate report urges action on ten critical risks 07.05.2026 6:04

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.

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 May 2026 06.05.2026 18:02

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

Midday Sports News for 6 May 2026 06.05.2026 3:25

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

Are we falling for conspiracy theories more often? 06.05.2026 4:27

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.

Latest news from Australia 06.05.2026 2:48

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

Midday Rural News for 6 May 2026 06.05.2026 4:21

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