Guyon Espiner
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 26th August 2025
In today's episode, the first firefighter to enter Loafers Lodge hostel has continued to give evidence in the trial of the 50-year-old man who is accused of murdering five people by setting the… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for 22 August 2025
In today's episode, Emergency Services will now be able to locate people via their cell phones, even if they have not called 111 themselves; The Women's Rugby World Cup is set to start on Saturday… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 21st August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, as expected; Plane spotters lined the streets of outside Whenuapai air base last night to watch the… Audio
RBNZ on cuts to the OCR
The Reserve Bank cut the Official Cash Rate by 25 basis points on Wednesday, as expected. Reserve Bank Chief Economist Paul Conway spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Wednesday 20th August 2025
In today's episode, the Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday; A blind New Zealander has launched… Audio
Petition to make noise emitters mandatory on EVs launched
A blind New Zealander has launched a petition to make noise emitters mandatory on electric vehicles. Josaiah Fue spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Reserve Bank expected to cut OCR
The Reserve Bank is expected to cut the Official Cash Rate for the first time since May when the central bank makes its call at 2pm on Wednesday. Mortgage broker Glen McLeod spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Lobbyists pushed policy makers to not raise alcohol tax
Documents the Health Ministry tried to keep secret show alcohol lobbyists pushed policy makers to not raise tax on alcohol, restrict its availability or replace industry sponsorship of sport. Guyon… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 19th August 2025
In today's episode, Donald Trump hopes there will be a chance for a trilateral meeting between himself, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, after a meeting… Audio
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 18th August 2025
In today's episode, Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start; Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress… Audio
Govt set to shake up building consent system
The country's building consent system is set to have its biggest shake up in two decades. Building Industry Federation chief executive Julien Leys spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Geopolitical expert on Trump and Putin meeting
Donald Trump is claiming his summit with Vladimir Putin was a 10 out of 10 and made a lot of progress, but some geopolitical experts are more sceptical. Otago University Professor of International… Audio
Auckland business leaders continue calls for bed levy
Auckland business leaders' say the city's economy still needs a kick start. Heart of the City chief executive Viv Beck spoke to Guyon Espiner. Audio
Introducing: Context
It's the backstory to the front page! Introducing Context, a new show hosted by Corin Dann and Guyon Espiner. Audio
Coroner's report into fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens looks at police tactics
Police tactics in the fatal shooting of Shargin Stephens showed a disregard for the right to life, according to a scathing Coroner's report. Guyon Espiner spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
The Wednesday Politics Panel
It's another hit of the most insightful and sharp 30 minutes in political analysis. Today Wallace is joined by journalist Guyon Espiner, political commentator Grant Duncan and former Labour MP Poto… Audio
Morning Report Essentials for Wednesday 6 August 2025
In today's episode, an overhaul of the rules will allow greater catch limits when fish are abundant and stop on-board camera footage from being made public; Unemployment is tipped to reach a nine-year… Audio
Cabinet paper suggests govt U-turn on alcohol policy
A leaked Cabinet paper shows the government was planning to restrict the hours bottle stores and supermarkets could sell alcohol. But the documents obtained by RNZ show it has backed away from those… Audio
Tax break for Philip Morris Heated Tobacco Products extended
The tax break for Heated Tobacco Products made by Philip Morris has been extended for an extra two years. Guyon Espiner spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
Documents show alleged ties between NZ First and tobacco giant
New Zealand First should be stripped of the tobacco and vaping portfolio, according to an advocacy group set up to keep kids off nicotine. The call comes after RNZ published documents alleging close… Audio