Midday Report

A wrap of the week in politics with Guyon Espiner and Patrick Gower.

News from the rural farming sector.

News from the business sector.

Both Labour and New Zealand First have announced their immigration policies ahead of this year's election. Labour Immigration spokesperson Phil Twyford spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Orana Wildlife Park in Christchurch is in financial crisis with board co-chair Emeritus Professor Dr Ken Hughey and chief executive Rachel Haydon saying the park has a $4 million hole in its budget and cash reserves set to run out early next year. Emeritus Professor Dr Ken Hughey, co-chair of the board at Orana Wildlife Park spoke to Guyon Espiner.

Dr Carwyn Jones on ACTs plans to scrap Waitangi Tribunal; Researchers warn children are paying the price for junk food; Latest news from the United States.

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

The latest news from the United States with Jagruti Dave in Washington DC.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Children are paying the price for the government's inaction on junk food - that's according to researchers behind a new report which looks at what New Zealanders are eating. A group of more than 40 public health experts says the government has made virtually no progress on food policy in the past three years, despite recommending the same fixes at the last two elections. Dr Sally Mackay is a senio...

The ACT Party wants to complete all remaining historic Treaty claims, and scrap the Waitangi Tribunal once they're wrapped up. Leader David Seymour says the Tribunal has changed a lot since it was set up in 1975, and now passes judgement on day-to-day government policies. Dr Carwyn Jones is the head lecturer for Maori Laws and Philosophy at Te Wananga o Raukawa and spoke to Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira.

Ten thousand public servants on strike across the country: demanding pay rises that keep up with the cost of living ... The PSA joined Guyon Espiner to respond to the government's claim that they are just politicking ahead of the election Labour releases its AI strategy: tech spokesman Reuben Davidson told Guyon how they plan to keep the bots at bay. And Financial Times journalist Robin Wiggleswor...

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

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

Robin Wigglesworth, author of a new book called "A Fabulous Debt: The Epic Story of How Bonds Built the Modern World" spoke to Guyon Espiner.

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

The latest news from RNZ's business team.

Labour has released its AI policy today. It includes an Office of AI to coordinate policy across government, a new online safety regulator, stronger copyright laws and what it says will be clear rules for data centres so households aren't left carrying the cost. Labour's science and tech spokesman Reuben Davidson spoke to Guyon Espiner.

More than 10,000 public servants will down tools in a strike taking place over more than a dozen town centres today. The public servants are demanding pay rises that keep up with the cost of living. Public Service Association National Secretary Duane Leo spoke to Guyon Espiner.

On today's episode on the back of the latest political poll showing both National and Labour below 30%, the so-called major parties have rolled out new election policies this morning. RNZ's political editor Craig McCulloch joined me with the details. Tickets for the Warrior's game this Saturday went on sale at midday and sold out in minutes. One NZ Warriors chief executive Cameron George joined us...

Midday Sports News for 8 September 2026.

The latest news from the United States with Jagruti Dave in Washington DC.

News from the rural farming sector.

News from the business sector.