Midday Report

Midday Report

Midday Report - Te Pūrongo o te Poutūtanga. RNZ National's midday current affairs programme, hosted by Guyon Espiner from 26 January.

Episodes

December 18, 2025 16 mins
We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why; Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece; The government has put more support into eradicating the yellow-legged hornets found on Auckland's North...
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We all know there is a prevalence of swearing associated with sports. But now a study led by Dr Richard Stephens from Keele University in the UK says it now understands why. Dr Stephens spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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December 18, 2025 6 mins
News from the rural farming sector.
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December 18, 2025 2 mins
NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned after a falling out with the organisation's board.
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December 18, 2025 9 mins
News from the business sector.
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Whitney Hansen will take charge of the Black Ferns on a two-year deal after the six-time world champions came up short at this year's global showpiece. Hansen spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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The government has put more support into eradicating the yellow-legged hornets found on Auckland's North Shore. Biosecurity New Zealand Commissioner North Mike Inglis spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach; Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues; The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator.
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December 17, 2025 6 mins
News from the rural farming sector.
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December 17, 2025 2 mins
Jennie Wylie has resigned from her position as CEO, Wylie has been with the organisation for 16 years and in the top post since 2016.
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December 17, 2025 7 mins
News from the business sector.
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Netball New Zealand CEO Jennie Wyllie has resigned at the end of a turbulent year, which included the controversial standing down of the Silver Ferns' coach. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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The Ministry of Health has decided not to renew its contract for the online FluTracking surveillance tool. Its creator, Dr Craig Dalton from the School of Medicine and Public Health at the University of Newcastle spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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Firefighters say a law change may be needed to improve the way emergency services dispatch helicopters for rescues. Martin Campbell, Professional Firefighters Union vice president spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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The Crown is returning more than 3,000 hectares of land to Maori in the top of the South Island - ending what's thought to be the country's longest running property dispute; Wellington's regional council is warning another bus driver shortage could be on the way if there's no change to immigration settings; The funerals of the victims of Sunday's terrorist attack have begun; The cherry-pit-spit nationals take place in Cromwell...
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The cherry-pit-spit nationals take place in Cromwell on December 28th. Organiser, Anthea Lawrence spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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The funerals of the victims of Sunday's terrorist attack have begun. RNZ reporter Charlotte Cook is in Sydney and spoke to Lauren Crimp.
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December 16, 2025 6 mins
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team.
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December 16, 2025 2 mins
An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team.
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December 16, 2025 7 mins
The latest news from RNZ's business team.
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