Midday Report for Tuesday 27 January 2026

1:45 PM.Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner as the political year gets underway in Wellington; Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner following comments from… Read more Audio

12:50 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:45 PM.NZ Post is closing more than 140 service counters inside urban convenience stores, pharmacies and libraries around the country. John Maynard from the Postal Workers Union of Aotearoa spoke to Guyon… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.An update on the latest news from RNZ's rural team. Audio

12:35 PM.Guyon Espiner talks to correspondent Laura Taglianetti in New York. Audio

12:25 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:20 PM.Waikato University Professor Al Gillespie spoke to Guyon Espiner following comments from Labour Leader Chris Hipkins, hitting out at the government for considering New Zealand's possible position in… Read more Audio

12:09 PM.Political reporter Russell Palmer spoke to Guyon Espiner as the political year gets underway in Wellington. Audio