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

  1. 19/12/2025

    Midday Report Essentials for Friday 19 December 2025

    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 Shore; A buoyant idea is helping Hawkes Bay residents stay safe out on the water this summer. Local harbourmaster Adrian Wright has been lending lifejackets to boaties who have been heading out without one.

    17 min

  2. 18/12/2025

    Study finds why people swear more when playing sports

    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.

    7 min

  3. 18/12/2025

    Midday Rural News for 19 December 2025

    News from the rural farming sector.

    7 min

  4. 18/12/2025

    Midday Sports News for 19 December 2025

    NZ Cricket chief executive Scott Weenink has resigned after a falling out with the organisation's board.

    2 min

  5. 18/12/2025

    Midday Business News for 19 December 2025

    News from the business sector.

    9 min

  6. 18/12/2025

    Whitney Hansen announced as Black Ferns head coach

    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.

    4 min

  7. 18/12/2025

    Government to provide more support in fight against hornets

    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.

    4 min

  8. 18/12/2025

    Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 18 December 2025

    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.

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

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  • Channel
    RNZ Radio
  • Creator
    RNZ
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    1.2K
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © (C) Radio New Zealand 2026
  • Show Website
    Midday Report

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