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Midday Report

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Tom Phillips

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

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Wayne Mapp discusses possible role for NZ in Strait of Hormuz; Vanushi Walters responds to Strait of Hormuz discussions; Political chat with Patrick Gower and Guyon Espiner; Tech entrepreneur Carmen Vicelich speaks to Guyon Espiner.

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

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

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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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Episode: Midday Business News for 30 January 2025
Max Ferguson
Founder of Lumen, a profitable software company
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Episode: Midday Business News for 30 January 2025
Karl Lippow
Professor in the Department of Anthropology at Binghampton University
Binghampton University
Episode: Midday Report Essentials for 28 November 2025
Kate Gainsford
Chair of the Secondary Principals' Council
Episode: Secondary principals criticise government clause change
John Gerritsen
RNZ's education correspondent providing details on teacher pay negotiations.
RNZ
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.
Independent
Episode: Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 27 November 2025
Alison Breese
Heritage Assessment Advisor and fan of the station
Episode: Dunedin Railway Station voted one of world’s most spectacular

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Charlotte Cook
Host of Midday Report; RNZ presenter involved in midday current affairs program; long-running RNZ journalist.

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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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This show offers a steady stream of current affairs with a strong focus on New Zealand's rural economy, public policy, and regional challenges. Episodes routinely cover agriculture, government policy changes, labor disputes, and infrastructure heritage, often pairing on-the-ground reporting with expert commentary from academics, industry leaders, and public servants. Across recent episodes, themes such as farm policy and state asset considerations, education policy and Te Tiriti o Waitangi responsibilities, labor negotiations, security and technology investments, and cultural heritage have stood out, alongside timely updates on public safety, biosecurity, and regional developments. The program tends to attract listeners who want practical c... more

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2. Robbie Paul
3. Max Ferguson
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