Midday Report for Tuesday 3 February 2026

1:45 PM.Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 3 February 2026 Audio

12:54 PM.An update on the latest news and results from RNZ's sports team. Audio

12:44 PM.Helen Clark heads an international initiative of 50 countries who have signed up for greater transparency in mining: we hear her concerns about New Zealand's talks with the US over access to critical… Read more Audio

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

12:35 PM.The latest news from the United States with our correspondent Laura Taglianetti. Audio

12:24 PM.The latest news from RNZ's business team. Audio

12:19 PM.South Island iwi powerhouse Ngai Tahu is heading north for a rare appearance at Waitangi Commemorations this year. Ngai Tahu says it is responding to calls from the late Maori King for kotahitangi or… Read more Audio

12:09 PM.The government says it will make it cheaper and easier for young people to get their driver's licence in the first major changes to the driver licensing system in 15 years. Transport Minister Chris… Read more Audio