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Midday Report for Wednesday 18 November 2020
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Weka could be the key to solve NZ's pest problems
12:45 PM.The cheeky weka could be the key to solving New Zealand's pest problem.
A new study shows that weka often eat rodents, rabbits and even stoats, helping to suppress population numbers and protect… Read more Audio
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29 Fiji rugby squad members contract Covid-19
12:42 PM.Twenty-nine members of Fiji's rugby team have tested positive for Covid-19, causing their Autumn Nations Cup rugby Test against Italy this weekend to be cancelled
The squad underwent a new round of… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 18 November 2020
12:35 PM.Diary prices firmed at the auction overnight. The average price rose 1.8 percent to US $3,157 a tonne.
Maja Burry has mo ngā korero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 18 November 2020
12:28 PM.A 15-strong New Zealand track cycling team has been named for next year's Tokyo Olympics.
Stephen Hewson has te pūrongo hakinakina. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 18 November 2020
12:19 PM.The Port of Napier has weathered the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic and a fall in cargo volumes with a solid lift in profit.
Emma Hatton has te pūrongo pakihi. Read more Audio
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Wellington could face double-digit rates rise
12:17 PM.Wellington City Council is set to consider a rates rise of up to 23 percent.
RNZ understands a discussion document has been presented to councillors this week.
The council is working through a draft… Read more Audio
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Australian government try to poach New Zealand fruit pickers
12:14 PM.The Australian Government is offering New Zealanders - and other migrant workers - $2,000 up-front if they move there to pick fruit.
The offer, advertised on the Australian jobseeker website, comes… Read more Audio
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Tourism Minister wants to stop targetting backpackers
12:11 PM.The Tourism Minister, Stuart Nash says the Government is unashamedly seeking out high-value tourists to come to New Zealand, and will look to discourage backpacking and freedom camping in the process.
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Midday News for 18 November 2020
12:00 PM.The Government sidelines backpackers in favour of wealthy travellers. Australia's pinching our fruit pickers.
Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio