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Midday Report for Friday 11 September 2020
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US tennis Open semi-finals underway at flushing meadows
12:46 PM.The women's semi-finals are underway at the US tennis Open in New York, with fourth seed Naomi Osaka of Japan taking on American Jennifer Brady on centre court.
The winner will take on a former world… Read more Audio
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Proposal on Māori, Pasifika medical school limits 'disturbing'
12:42 PM.A prominent medical organisation has called a proposal by Otago University to impose caps on special medical school admissions for Māori and Pasifika "deeply disturbing".
The Royal Australasian… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 11 September 2020
12:35 PM.The Ministry for Primary Industries has launched an independent review into livestock shipments.
Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Long Range Weather Forecast for 11 September 2020
12:32 PM.Long Range Weather Forecast for 11 September 2020. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 11 September 2020
12:27 PM.New Zealand has missed out on hosting the Rugby Championship.
Barry Guy has sport. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 11 September 2020
12:20 PM.Manufacturing activity has slowed after the past month as a result of the resurgence in Covid-19 and the subsequent restrictions.
Gyles Beckford has business. Read more Audio
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Would a punishment for disseminating lies make a difference?
12:19 PM.In Auckland, there have been concerns that some communities have not been properly tested following Covid level restrictions, and spreading false information online.
The Health Minister, Chris… Read more Audio
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Positive covid case at new Auckland school
12:17 PM.A student at Henderson North School in Auckland has tested positive for COVID-19.
Principal Irene Ogden says the student is a sibling of a student at nearby St Dominic's who previously tested… Read more Audio
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Labour announces 10% of isolation beds to critical workers
12:14 PM.The Labour leader, Jacinda Ardern, has today announced that one in 10 places at managed isolation facilities will be opened up to critical overseas workers if it is re-elected.
The announcement… Read more Audio
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NZ loses out on hosting Rugby Championship to Australia
12:11 PM.The Rugby Championship will be held in Australia, with New Zealand missing out on hosting the tournament.
RNZ understands the competition will be based in Sydney, New South Wales.
RNZ's rugby… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 11 September 2020
12:00 PM.SANZAAR decides to host the rugby championship in Australia. The government announces more skilled workers will be allowed into the country.
Anna Thomas has the news. Read more Audio