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Midday Report for Tuesday 15 December 2020
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Auckland MP says community upset by medical clinic cuts
12:46 PM.An Auckland MP is calling for funding to be reinstated for a urgent care clinic that is cutting its overnight service.
East Care Accident and Medical in Botany began offering an overnight service 24… Read more Audio
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America's Cup village officially opens in Auckland
12:44 PM.The America's Cup Village has opened in Tāmaki Makaura, with boat-racing teams and family members being officially welcomed this morning. Several hundred people gathered for a dawn ceremony, which was… Read more Audio
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Kaikoura rail and roads finally fixed after quakes
12:41 PM.Work to restore Kaikoura's road and rail in the wake of the 2016 earthquake is nearly finished and has reached an important milestone.
A ceremony to acknowledge and farewell many of the workers… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 15 December 2020
12:35 PM.Beef and Lamb is forecasting a 4.5 percent drop in lamb exports this season as farmers try to rebuild their flocks post drought.
Maja Burry has mo nga kōrero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 15 December 2020
12:28 PM.Black Caps captain Kane Williamson remains on baby watch but still expects to play in the in upcoming the T20 series against Pakistan.
Stephen Hewson has te pūrongo hakinakina. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 15 December 2020
12:20 PM.Consumer confidence is on the rise in the lead-up to Christmas.
Emma Hatton has te pūrongo pakihi. Read more Audio
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Justice advocate finds Paremoremo concerning
12:17 PM.A justice advocate, academic and former prisoner says a report which cited cruel treatment of inmates is not surprising, despite the government promising change.
A report into the country's only… Read more Audio
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Māori Party says OT resignation confirms major problems
12:14 PM.The Māori Party says the resignation of Oranga Tamariki's most senior Māori leader is further proof the Ministry has major problems, starting at the top.
Hoani Lambert has resigned as a deputy chief… Read more Audio
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Prime Minister told child poverty is expected to rise
12:10 PM.The number of children living in poverty is expected to rise sharply, because of the impact of Covid-19.
The just-released briefing to the Minister for Child Poverty Reduction says the economic… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 15 December 2020
12:00 PM.Child poverty is expected to rise. Sentencing is underway for last year's home gas explosion. Pressure mounts on the head of Oranga Tamariki.
Anna Thomas has the news. Read more Audio