Midday Report for Friday 17 April 2020

12:42 PM.Pop-up clinics in the Eastern Bay of Plenty have so far been innundated with people in remote areas wanting to get tested for Covid-19.

The one-day clinics led by Te Puna Ora o Mataatua and Eastern… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Farming groups have largely accepted the findings of the Freshwater 2020 report.

Maja Burry has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:29 PM.The Argentine Rugby Union have reportedly withdrawn their bid to host the 2027 World Cup.

Clay Wilson has the sports news. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Two-thirds of retailers haven't paid their rent this month, and almost half of commercial rents overall are still due.

Andrew McRae has the business news. Read more Audio

12:18 PM.A new electorate will be contested in this year's election, with confirmation of a new South Auckland seat called Takanini.

That brings the total number of electorates to 72, made up by 65 general… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.New Zealand could move to Alert Level 3 as early as next Thursday, but officials have warned that doesn't mean people can ease up on the strict physical distancing we're practising.

Both the Prime… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Schools are demanding clear guidelines on how they will be expected to re-open when level 4 lifts.

Yesterday the Government announced what to expect when the country moves to Alert Level 3 - which… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Confusion and concern about sending children back to school. New Zealand researchers announce trials for coronavirus treatments.

Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio