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Midday Report for Thursday 2 July 2020
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Sewage tests begin to detect Covid-19 outbreaks
12:48 PM.ESR scientists will start testing sewage at the managed isolation facilities with the aim of detecting future outbreaks of Covid 19.
The tests are the first steps in developing an early warning… Read more Audio
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Sale of moa bones set to become illegal
12:43 PM.It will become illegal to sell moa bones and those of other extinct species if a proposal to increase protections becomes law.
Conservation minister Eugenie Sage has released a discussion document… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 2 July 2020
12:35 PM.The pork sector is calling on the Government to urgently review its current policies on skilled migrant workers as it faces severe staff shortages.
Eric Fykberg has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 2 July 2020
12:28 PM.The Highlanders concede it'll take time to build a winning side.
Barry Guy has sport. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 2 July 2020
12:20 PM.Covid-19 punctures Kathmandu's earnings.
Andrew McRae has business. Read more Audio
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Waikato-Auckland water deal 'precedent setting'
12:18 PM.The Waikato River Authority says a deal to allow Auckland City to take more water from the awa - and the setting up of a trust fund - is hugely significant and sets a precedent.
In an emergency… Read more Audio
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Reti promoted, Bridges gets Foreign Affairs in National reshuffle
12:15 PM.National MP, Shane Reti, has been boosted up the party list and former leader, Simon Bridges, has been given the foreign affairs portfolio in a reshuffle announced this morning.
The reshuffle was… Read more Audio
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David Clark resigns as Health Minister
12:10 PM.The Labour MP David Clark has resigned as Health Minister.
But the Dunedin North MP said he will stay on in Parliament, and will stand again for his electorate seat come September.
RNZ's Political… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 2 July 2020
12:00 PM.The Health Minister resigns; National finds a new role for an old leader.
Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio