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Midday Report for Wednesday 6 May 2020
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Eastern BoP may leave roadblocks up at Level 2
12:45 PM.The Eastern Bay of Plenty iwi, Te Whānau a Apanui, says it's still yet to decide whether it will shut down its roadblocks when the country goes into level 2.
There are some iwi-led roadblocks still… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 6 May 2020
12:38 PM.New drought support has been announced by the Government today. Federated Farmers hopes this will go some way in helping to address the feed access issues facing some farmers.
Maja Burry has the… Read more Audio
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Kaikoura could face severe unemployment
12:35 PM.The tourist hub of Kaikoura is expecting an unemployment rate of at least 25 percent as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A survey by Tourism Industry Aotearoa has found up to half of all tourism… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 6 May 2020
12:29 PM.All Blacks coach Ian Foster is encouraged that some form of Super Rugby may not be too far away.
Barry Guy has sport. Read more Audio
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Funeral directors call for harsh rules on attending services to end
12:27 PM.The Epidemic Response Committee has today focused on the lockdown's impact on those who work with the dying and those left behind.
RNZ's Health Correspondent, Rowan Quinn, speaks to Māni Dunlop. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 6 May 2020
12:17 PM.The labour market was in reasonable shape before the Covid-19 pandemic hit. Official numbers show unemployment was a seasonally adjusted 4-point-2 percent in the three months ended March up from 4… Read more Audio
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Hospices have had to change the way they care for the dying
12:15 PM.The financial and emotional strain the covid-19 crisis is causing for those who work with the dying and those left behind has been laid bare this morning.
The Epidemic Response Committee has today… Read more Audio
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Government asked to waive legal privilege for lockdown detail
12:12 PM.The Government's being asked to waive legal privilege and share the advice it received about the lockdown and ongoing restrictions.
The Epidemic Response Committee is summonsing the… Read more Audio -
Midday News for 6 May 2020
12:00 PM.The Government's asked to share confidential legal advice. Palliative carers and funeral directors share their struggles during lockdown.
Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio