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Midday Report for Wednesday 5 August 2020
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New Zealander says people in Victoria are feeling defeated
12:56 PM.As thousands of Melbourne businesses prepare to shut down tonight, Victoria is bracing for another record high in daily cases - 725 are expected to be announced this afternoon.
Lapses in the state's… Read more Audio
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New Zealanders online shopping up 105% during Level 3
12:43 PM.Online shopping in New Zealand more than doubled during Alert Level 3, compared with the same period in 2019.
Research by New Zealand Post shows online shopping was up by 105 percent - and it's still… Read more Audio
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Reo expert urges people to seek advice before naming in Māori
12:40 PM.After a store unwittingly called itself pubic hair, a reo expert is urging people wanting to use te reo Māori to ask for the right help.
A Wellington leather store, named itself Huruhuru, thinking it… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 5 August 2020
12:35 PM.Uncertain demand from Asian buyers puts a dent in the dairy price.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 5 August 2020
12:28 PM.Fulham win the richest game in football.
Stephen Hewson has sport. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 5 August 2020
12:20 PM.The unemployment rate has improved in the three months to June, falling to 4 percent from 4.2 percent last quarter.
Andrew McRae has business. Read more Audio
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Business leaders come together on Auckland's economic woes
12:15 PM.The Mayor of Auckland, Phil Goff, has told business leaders the city needs to find ways to stimulate the economy with closed - or largely closed - borders.
He's one of several people who've spoken at… Read more Audio
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Unemployment falls unexpectedly, but underutlisation rises
12:12 PM.New Zealand's unemployment rate has improved in the three months to June, falling slightly to 4 percent.
However, the underutilisation rate, which includes the unemployed and those who are employed… Read more Audio
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Returning New Zealanders can now be charged for isolation
12:11 PM.New Zealanders flying into the country can now be charged for their stay in managed isolation.
MPs have been debating the legislation under urgency this morning, and it passed through all stages with… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 5 August 2020
12:00 PM.Returning New Zealanders can now be charged for their managed isolation. Unemployment falls... but for how long? And Auckland braces for economic slump.
Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio