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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.
Monday to Friday, Midday - 1pm
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Wednesday, 18 March 2026
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Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 18 March 2026
Grocery prices are set to rise, we speak to the industry watchdog; What these price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially; Will Chris Hipkins political credibility be damaged by a recent… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 18 March 2026
12:54 pm todayAn update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
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The million dollar plan to deal to dangerous dogs
12:46 pm todayHundreds of thousands of dollars is being directed by the government to try to curb rife uncontrolled dog breeding in Auckland and Northland. Brooke van Velden spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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Midday Rural News for 18 March 2026
12:38 pm todayAn update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
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Latest news from Australia
12:35 pm todayThe latest news from Australia with correspondent Amanda Copp in Canberra. Audio
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Midday Business News for 18 March 2026
12:25 pm todayThe latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio
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Will Hipkins’ ex-wife’s Facebook post damage his credibility?
12:20 pm todayChris Hipkins says he considered resigning after his ex-wife lit up social media with claims about the politician. But the Labour leader says he's staying on and fighting to be Prime Minister after… Read more Audio
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What the price increases mean for Kiwis struggling financially
12:16 pm todaySo what does this actually look like on the ground and in the supermarket aisle. Guyon Espiner spoke with Delwyn, who with help from the charity Christians Against Poverty, has dug herself out of debt… Read more Audio
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Grocery watchdog responds to price increases at supermarkets
12:10 pm todayYesterday we had the news that food prices rose 4.5% in the year to February, and that was before the Iran war started. Foodstuffs boss Chris Quinn told Morning Report that oil spikes will spill over… Read more Audio
Tuesday, 17 March 2026
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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 17 March 2026
Former Prime Minister, Helen Clark discusses New Zealand's position and involvement in the Middle East; One company's investment in electric trucks is paying off as fuel prices rise; The LooksMaxxing… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 17 March 2026
17 Mar 2026An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
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What is behind the new extreme LooksMaxxing trend?
17 Mar 2026LooksMaxing, a new trend which elevates body image to disturbing extremes including taking peptides and smashing jaw bones, is sweeping meme culture, with ties to far right influencers. Dr Kris Taylor… Read more Audio
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Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner.
Monday to Friday, Midday - 1pm
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