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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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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Complaints about lawyers on the rise 14.12.2025

Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of incompetence and negligence. The Law Society's chief executive Katie Rusbatch spoke to Lauren Crimp.

The Guardian's Ben Doherty speaks to Midday Report 14.12.2025

Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, anti-semitic terror attack. The Guardian's Ben Doherty spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Report Essentials for Friday 12 December 2025 12.12.2025

Sentencing is underway in Greymouth for the disgraced former leader of the Gloriavale Christian community, Howard Temple; There's outrage overseas as football fans learn how much money they'll have to cough up to head along to next year's World Cup; Music can do wonders for the mood. Researchers have discovered music can also reflect the mood of society.

Research finds music trends reflect mood of society 11.12.2025

Music can do wonders for the mood. Researchers have discovered music can also reflect the mood of society. Markus Foramitti, one of the study's authors, spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Rural News for 12 December 2025 11.12.2025

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

Midday Sports News for 12 December 2025 11.12.2025

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

Midday Business News for 12 December 2025 11.12.2025

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Football fans outraged at "extortionate" world cup ticket costs 11.12.2025

There's outrage overseas as football fans learn how much money they'll have to cough up to head along to next year's World Cup. Founder of All Whites fan club Flying Kiwis, Matt Fejos spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Sentencing underway for disgraced former leader of Gloriavale 11.12.2025

Sentencing is underway in Greymouth for the disgraced former leader of the Gloriavale Christian community, Howard Temple. RNZ reporter Tim Brown spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 11 December 2025 11.12.2025

Budget airline Jetstar is being directed to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements; A Maori health collective say they are "deeply disappointed" by a decision to cut their Stop Smoking Service contract because they refuse to supply vaping products; A University of Auckland study has found more than 10% of secondar...

Increase in number of unwanted sexual experiences for students 10.12.2025

A University of Auckland study has found more than 10% of secondary school students have had unwanted sexual experiences. Professor Terryann Clark from the University of Auckland spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Midday Rural News for 11 December 2025 10.12.2025

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

Midday Sports News for 11 December 2025 10.12.2025

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

Midday Business News for 11 December 2025 10.12.2025

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

M?ori health trust disappointed after stop-smoking contract cut 10.12.2025

A Maori health collective say they are "deeply disappointed" by a decision to cut their Stop Smoking Service contract because they refuse to supply vaping products. Catherine Manning is the regional manager at Takiri Mai te Ata's Regional Stop Smoking Service and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

MBIE weigh-in on Jetstar's use of carry on scales 10.12.2025

Budget airline Jetstar is being directed to stop using two baggage scales at Wellington Airport after inspections found they failed to meet legal accuracy requirements. Stephen O'Brien, MBIE's National Manager of Trading Standards spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 10 December 2025 10.12.2025

Christine Fleming cares for her adult son and was one of the two parents who took the legal action; Advocates for people with endometriosis are calling for a national endometriosis action plan, as new research lays bare the cost of the condition; Over 1200 athletes from 42 national clubs are in Christchurch ready for the New Zealand Special Olympics.

New Zealand Special Olympics begin in Christchurch 09.12.2025

Over 1200 athletes from 42 national clubs are in Christchurch ready for the New Zealand Special Olympics. Fran Scholey, Chief Executive Officer at Special Olympics New Zealand spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Rural News for 10 December 2025 09.12.2025

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

Midday Sports News for 10 December 2025 09.12.2025

The latest sports news from the RNZ sports team.

Midday Business News for 10 December 2025 09.12.2025

The latest business news from the RNZ business team including a market report.

Advocates call for national endometriosis action plan 09.12.2025

Advocates for people with endometriosis are calling for a national endometriosis action plan, as new research lays bare the cost of the condition. Dr Jordan Tewhaiti-Smith is the study's lead author and spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Court rules carers of disabled children are govt employees 09.12.2025

Christine Fleming cares for her adult son and was one of the two parents who took the legal action. Her lawyer, Paul Dale KC spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 9 December 2025 09.12.2025

A blaze in Tongariro National Park is raging on. While crews are still battling to contain it, the local hapu says they're a lot further ahead than last time; The nurses union says people are waiting longer to see their GP because nurses are leaving primary healthcare for better pay overseas, or in hospitals; An all-age summer pastime will get its own New Zealand championship next year - stone-ski...

New Zealand to get stone skimming championship 08.12.2025

An all-age summer pastime will get its own New Zealand championship next year - stone-skimming. Richie Laming spoke to Lauren Crimp from Hāwea.

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