Midday Report for Tuesday 2 June 2020

12:45 PM.The renowned artist, composer, tā moko expert and orator, Derek Lardelli, says his knighthood recognises the work done by all Māori artists across the motu.

Sir Derek received a knighthood for… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.New Zealand could move to Alert Level 1 as early as next week, with cabinet to consider the change on Monday.

The arts sector has been particularly hard hit by the Level 2 physical distancing… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.A farming spokesman from the Thames Coromandel area says despite large volumes of rain that lashed the region over the weekend, the impact of flooding was still only moderate.

Eric Frykberg has the… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.The already depleted Warriors lose another player for Friday's NRL match.

Clay Wilson has sport. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.ANZ Bank has finally found a buyer for its industrial and business finance lender UDC.

Andrew McRae has business. Read more Audio

12:16 PM.New Zealand could move to Alert Level 1 as early as next week, after the Prime Minister confirmed Cabinet would discuss the move next Monday.

Auckland University Professor Shaun Hendy, who's been a… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The Police Minister, Stuart Nash, has described the Black Lives Matter protests held at the weekend as irresponsible.

Thousands turned out in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington yesterday to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The US President, Donald Trump, is warning military and civilian police will be deployed if protests across the country aren't immediately brought under control.

The demonstrations, which have been… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Donald Trump threatens to deploy the millitary against protestors. New Zealand could hit level one sooner than expected.

Anna Thomas has the news. Read more Audio