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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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Craig Young
Chief Executive of the Technology Users Association
Episode: Midday Business News for 30 January 2025
Robbie Paul
Chief Executive of Icehouse Ventures, involved in tech investment
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Max Ferguson
Founder of Lumen, a profitable software company
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Episode: Midday Business News for 30 January 2025
Kate Gainsford
Chair of the Secondary Principals' Council
Episode: Midday Report Essentials for 28 November 2025
Karl Lippow
Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Binghampton University
Binghampton University
Episode: Midday Report Essentials for 28 November 2025
Judith Collins
Attorney General discussing the inquiry into the Tom Phillips case.
New Zealand Government
Episode: Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
John Gerritsen
RNZ's education correspondent providing details on teacher pay negotiations.
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Episode: Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Oliver Raven
PhD student advocating for biodiversity in urban areas.
Independent
Episode: Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Alison Brees
Heritage expert discussing the Dunedin Railway Station.
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Episode: Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025

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Charlotte Cook
RNZ journalist associated with Midday Report and related RNZ programs; frequent host and presenter roles.

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Inquiry launched into authorities handling of Tom Phillips case
Q: Why won't the inquiry look into any family court decisions?
That would breach the principle of comity between the courts and Parliament, meaning the family court itself is not under inquiry.
Inquiry launched into authorities handling of Tom Phillips case
Q: How much of the inquiry's findings will ever be publicly revealed?
There are aspects of the case that the media has been banned from reporting due to suppression orders from the Family Court.
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Q: What will be the focus of the inquiry regarding the Tom Phillips case?
The inquiry will focus on the roles of government agencies and their interaction with the family court relating to the case.
Secondary principals criticise government clause change
Q: What does it mean to give effect to the Treaty of Waitangi?
It requires schools and boards to engage in dialogue with their communities to determine how to implement the treaty's principles in an educational context.
Secondary principals criticise government clause change
Q: Does the removal prohibit schools from adhering to Tiriti or Waitangi?
No, it does not prohibit schools from adhering to Tiriti; it simply takes away the mandate.

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Midday Report covers a wide spectrum of New Zealand current affairs, with a strong emphasis on politics, education, business, and regional issues. Episodes frequently feature government policy scrutiny, labour relations, and public sector updates, alongside in-depth conversations with educators, heritage experts, scientists, and industry leaders. A notable pattern is the combination of policy analysis, investigative reporting, and expert guest insights that help listeners understand how national decisions affect communities, businesses, and everyday life. The show often includes timely takes on governance, public safety, and social impacts, making it well-suited for professionals who want clear, evidence-based context on evolving public iss... more

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