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Midday Report for Tuesday 25 August 2020
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Young human rights lawyer dies in West Papua
12:54 PM.There's shock in West Papua over the death of a young human rights lawyer who represented political prisoners.
Yuliana Yabansabra is the second prominent human rights defender to die this month in… Read more Audio
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Silver Ferns squad set to be announced
12:48 PM.The Silver Ferns squad will be announced at 1.30pm, following the retirement of stalwart mid-courter and former captain Laura Langman. Māni Dunlop spoke with RNZ sports reporter, Bridget Tunnicliffe.
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Tauranga City Councils votes yes on Māori wards
12:43 PM.The Tauranga City Council has voted to establish a Māori ward ahead of the 2022 local elections, after being told racism is ingrained in the community.
The council will also give voting rights to… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 25 August 2020
12:35 PM.A tough spring is expected for deer farmers.
Maja Burry has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 25 August 2020
12:28 PM.Netball stars nervously await the naming of the Silver Ferns squad.
Joe Porter has sport. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 25 August 2020
12:20 PM.NZME turns page into profits.
Emma Hatton has business. Read more Audio
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Day 2 of mosque gunman's sentencing underway
12:18 PM.The second day of sentencing for the mosque attack gunman is underway at the High Court in Christchurch.
Today, more victims are sharing their harrowing stories of suffering in their victim impact… Read more Audio
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Anxiety levels rise with Covid levels
12:14 PM.Anxieties have been running higher among the general public since the increase in alert levels almost two weeks ago.
Māni Dunlop spoke to Victoria University clinical psychologist, Dougal Sutherland.
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Bus drivers relieved at mandatory masks, but want more protection
12:11 PM.There's some relief among bus drivers that masks will become mandatory for passengers come Monday, with anxieties running high among workers.
The Prime Minister announced that from Monday, masks must… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 25 August 2020
12:00 PM.National calls for the Government to extend the wage subsidy. New rules mean you'll need to mask up when using public transport. Victims continue to share their stories at the Christchurch High Court.
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