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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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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 16 December 2025 16.12.2025 14:58

27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach; Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges; The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy; Thieves have been ripping up Gisborne's botanical gardens, pinching everything from roses and freshly planted grasses...

Plant theft increasing at Gisborne's botanical gardens 15.12.2025 2:38

Thieves have been ripping up Gisborne's botanical gardens, pinching everything from roses and freshly planted grasses to established cherry trees. The council's liveable spaces manager, Tyler Kirk spoke to Lauren Crimp.

New mega ministry to combine housing, transport and environment 15.12.2025 2:54

The government is creating a new super-ministry to take on the work of housing, transport, and environment policy. Senior Minister Chris Bishop spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Rural News 15.12.2025 6:28

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

Midday Sport 15.12.2025 2:04

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

Midday Business News 15.12.2025 8:12

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Consumer NZ: Shoppers should be paying less in card surcharges 15.12.2025 3:25

Consumer NZ says shoppers should now be paying less for card payment surcharges. Its Campaigns Manager Jessica Walker spoke to Lauren Crimp.

27 people remain in hospital following Bondi terror attack 15.12.2025 4:40

27 people remain in Sydney hospitals following Sunday's mass shooting at Bondi beach. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Bondi.

Midday Report Essentials for Monday 15 December 2025 15.12.2025 15:19

Australian officials say a mass shooting at Sydney's Bondi Beach yesterday was a targeted, antisemitic terror attack; Complaints about lawyers are on the rise - and most relate to claims of incompetence and negligence; Web caption; From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year...

Wellington drivers to be tested for drugs from today 14.12.2025 5:22

From today Wellington motorists could be tested at a roadside stop for THC, methamphetamine, MDMA and cocaine - with the trial expected to roll out nationally next year. Joseph Boden is a professor from the Department of Psychological Medicine at the University of Otago and spoke to Lauren Crimp.

Midday Rural News for 15 December 2025 14.12.2025 6:47

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

Midday Sports News for 15 December 2025 14.12.2025 1:57

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

Midday Business News for 15 December 2025 14.12.2025 8:31

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Complaints about lawyers on the rise 14.12.2025 4:56

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 3:54

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 14:47

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 6:05

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 6:50

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

Midday Sports News for 12 December 2025 11.12.2025 2:09

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

Midday Business News for 12 December 2025 11.12.2025 7:56

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Football fans outraged at "extortionate" world cup ticket costs 11.12.2025 4:28

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 3:08

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 15:23

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 6:12

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 7:06

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