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Jesse Goes Clubbing
23 Feb 2026Monday means Jesse hits the clubs. If you've got a club you'd like him to visit, please text us 2101 or email us afternoons@rnz.co.nz. Today Jesse is chatting to Daryl Purdie from Auckland's Pinball… Audio
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OZ Update: What's happening in Australia?
23 Feb 2026Brad Foster joins Jesse to discuss the latest developments across the Tasman. Today, he's talking about the return of the so-called ISIS brides, who are seeking to come back to Australia from Syria. Audio
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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 23 February 2026
Police will be given new powers to move on beggars and homeless people, but there is a catch: officers say they do not have the time or resources to enforce them, and it could mean they are unable to… Audio
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How well do U.S. based AI tools understand our curriculum?
23 Feb 2026In 2024, the Ministry of Education released guidelines for the use of AI tools in the classroom. The guidance stated that generative AI should be used to "improve teaching and learning, supporting… Audio
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New Zealand's most impressive supercomputer
23 Feb 2026Dr Jess Robertson, National Manager of Advanced Technology at Earth Sciences New Zealand joined Jesse to speak about New Zealand's most impressive supercomputer. Audio
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New move-on orders - where will people go?
23 Feb 2026The government has announced it will give police new powers to issue so called move-on orders - as a way to legally get disruptive individuals out of a particular area like the CBD. It's expected to… Audio
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Chris Hipkins' vision for NZ
23 Feb 2026Labour leader Chris Hipkins has just delivered his State of the Nation speech. But with no new policies announced is this really going to get him over the line in an election year? Bryce Edwards… Audio
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Midday sports news
23 Feb 2026An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio
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What we know about Japan's new prime minister
23 Feb 2026Japan has a new Prime Minister and a new direction. Anna Fifield was until recently the Asia-Pacific editor at The Washington Post. She spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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Midday Rural News
An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio
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Latest news from Australia
23 Feb 2026Canberra correspondent and Nine News political reporter Amanda Copp spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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Trump fires back with new taxes after Supreme Court ruling
23 Feb 2026The Trump tariffs were struck down by the Supreme Court but the administration is trying to resurrect its punishing taxes on global imports by other means - that will withstand legal scrutiny. Charles… Audio
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Police Assn says officers not resourced to deal with homeless
Police have new powers to move on the homeless. The trouble is they say they don't have the time or resources to deal with it. Police Association President Steve Watt spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
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Off the beaten track with Kennedy Warne
23 Feb 2026Today, an endangered land bird, and endangered seabird, and the science behind forest bathing. Kennedy discusses Department of Conservation's live kakapo cam, which is giving viewers a 24/7 recording… Audio
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The Hastings Meatball Festival is back for a second year.
23 Feb 2026Much like last year, when a rollicking 15,000 meatballs were sold, punters can enjoy helpings provided by renowned restaurateurs and top local talent. Hastings Meatball Festival takes place on… Audio
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Political commentators Gareth Hughes and Ben Thomas
23 Feb 2026Gareth, Ben and Kathryn discuss recent events in politics including the latest on Auckland's housing intensification plans. Audio
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Around the motu: Keiller MacDuff in Christchurch
23 Feb 2026Reserved court decision on Howard Temple's appeal of sentence expected to be delivered this week, concern over delays in opening Lake Forsyth during last week's storm, and crowds expected for Electric… Audio
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Book review: Clawmarks Down the Jetty by Jill Harris
23 Feb 2026Sally Battson of The Next Chapter Bookshop in Wanaka on what she's been reading. Audio
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The post-war world where humans are on an equal footing with AI
23 Feb 2026Two Iranian-born brothers who now live in Palmerston North and the United States have written a novel about the future artificial intelligence. Audio
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Morning Report Essentials for Monday 23 February
23 Feb 2026This morning we spoke to the Prime Minister, Christopher Luxon; We spoke to Auckland Council, they're asking for the government to do more about dog control laws; There's pushback from homeless… Audio
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Europe correspondent Seamus Kearney
Ukraine marks 4th anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion and the Austrian climber convicted of manslaughter in a test case. Audio
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Charlisse Leger-Walker hopes to play in the WNBA
23 Feb 2026Charlisse Leger-Walker is back on the court in United States college basketball, following much of last season on the sidelines with a torn ACL. Audio
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Pt Chev sports ground stoush heads to High Court
23 Feb 2026Hallyburton Johnstone Sports Club has hosted tennis, bowls and croquet on the site since 1928. Audio
