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Midday Report for Tuesday 20 October 2020
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Tuwharetoa takes over Taupō water testing
12:45 PM.Tūwharetoa has officially taken over all water quality monitoring in the Taupō catchment from the Waikato Regional Council.
It marks the first time a local government has handed some function to… Read more Audio
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Government fronts up to the Royal Commission into abuse in care
12:42 PM.The Ministry of Social Development has revealed that more than 60 percent of the money it has spent on settling historic abuse claims has gone on operational costs, legal aid and external legal fees.
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Midday Rural News for 20 October 2020
12:35 PM.The Ministry for Primary Industries says the Waimate and Waitaki districts have received little rain since autumn and pasture covers are low for this time of year.
Maja Burry has te pūrongo… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 20 October 2020
12:28 PM.Tony Brown has been named as the Highlanders new rugby coach.
Felicity Reid has te pūrongo hakinakina. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 20 October 2020
12:20 PM.Business confidence remains deeply pessimistic but is improving amid signs that the economy may recover from the pandemic quicker than expected.
Emma Hatton has te pūrongo pakihi. Read more Audio
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NZ involved in US investigation into Russian cyber attacks
12:18 PM.It's been confirmed that New Zealand was involved in a US investigation into six Russian state-sponsored hackers over attacks spanning four years.
The US Justice Department charged six Russian… Read more Audio
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The blame game begins in the National party
12:16 PM.To discuss if there will there be finger-pointing and people playing the blame game, Māni Dunlop spoke to the conservative political commentator, Liam Hehir. Read more Audio
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Three Wellington musicians facing sex assault allegations
12:11 PM.Three Wellington musicians are facing a raft of allegations including rape, sexual assault and violence.
The police are making enquiries after people came forward on social media.
RNZ reporter Eva… Read more Audio
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Farewells and recriminations as National's caucus meets
12:11 PM.Farewells, recriminations and tears all around are expected at National's caucus meeting today, where MPs have come together for the first time since their crushing election defeat.
National's… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 20 October 2020
12:00 PM.Three Wellington musicians are facing allegations of sexual assault, rape and violence. The National Party farewells more than a dozen MPs. Audio