Midday Report for Friday 13 February 2026

12:59 PM.Donald Trump is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers the planet, effectively saying he is right and scientists are wrong. The move ends the US government's authority to control… Read more Audio

12:49 PM.Some of the biggest talking points at the Winter Olympics are the things happening off the slope. Audio

12:47 PM.News from the rural farming sector. Audio

12:42 PM.With dire warnings that New Zealand can't hope to continue to fund super with its ageing population, coupled with concerns that AI will lead to major job displacement the Opportunities Party says it's… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Patrick Gower joined Guyon Espiner for their weekly political chat. Audio

12:26 PM.News from the business sector. Audio

12:21 PM.Marches in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch are happening tomorrow as New Zealand's Iranian community and its supporters protest against the atrocities of the theocracy. Samira Taghavi is an… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Angus Taylor is the new Liberal Party leader, after defeating Sussan Ley in the leadership ballot 34 votes to 17. Audio

12:15 PM.Part of a beloved Hawke's Bay campground is being evacuated due to the risk of a landslide, with permanent residents given 24 hours to pack up and leave.Hastings District Council chief executive Nigel… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.President Donald Trump is erasing the scientific finding that climate change endangers the planet, effectively saying he is right and the scientists are wrong. Climate Scientist at Victoria University… Read more Audio