Lately for Thursday 23 January 2020
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How to solve the problem of inexperienced rental drivers?
10:40 PM.Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult wants a solution to the challenges of inexperienced rental vehicle drivers. He outlines with Karyn why he's asking Queenstown Lakes District residents to meet… Read more Audio
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Toxic algae sparks public heath warning
10:30 PM.A public health warning has been issued at a Canterbury river after the discovery of potentially toxic blue-green algae. The algae has been found in the Selwyn Waikirikiri River, downstream of the… Read more Audio
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Coronavirus spreads and the world responds
10:20 PM.A wrap of international media coverage, as authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan try to control the spread of a new virus. Eleven million residents have been urged not to leave the city, 17 people… Read more Audio
Photo: RNZ Andrew Robertson
10.20 Coronavirus spreads and the world responds
A wrap of international media coverage, as authorities in the Chinese city of Wuhan try to control the spread of a new virus.
Eleven million residents have been urged not to leave the city, 17 people have died, and cases have been reported in neighouring countries and the United States.
Passengers wearing mask walk at quarantine inspection during the time when a flight arrived from Wuhan at Kansai International Airport in Osaka. Photo: AFP
10.30 Toxic algae sparks public heath warning
A public health warning has been issued at a Canterbury river after the discovery of potentially toxic blue-green algae.
The algae has been found in the Selwyn Waikirikiri River, downstream of the Whitecliffs Domain near the picnic area, and Karyn speaks with Tim Davie from Environment Canterbury about what to watch for and how to keep safe.
Photo: supplied
10.40 How to solve the problem of inexperienced rental vehicle drivers?
Queenstown Lakes District Mayor Jim Boult wants a solution to the challenges of inexperienced rental vehicle drivers, and he's asking locals to help by meeting with representatives of the rental car industry, police and other agencies at a special forum.