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Midday Report for Friday 19 March 2021
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Covid surge in Papua New Guinea
12:56 PM.A surge in coronavirus cases in Papua New Guinea is beginning to resemble a major health crisis. Neighbouring Australia has swung into action with urgent medical assistance and vaccine doses. But it's… Read more Audio
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Faith-based institutions confess at Royal Commission
12:46 PM.It's been a week of confessionals, apologies, and promises to do better at the Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry this week. Church and faith-based institution leaders have started fronting up… Read more Audio
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Serious incident in Epsom, central Auckland
12:44 PM.Two people have died in a stabbing in the central Auckland suburb of Epsom. The police were called to the area around 11.30 this morning. RNZ reporter Amy Williams is there and speaks to Māni Dunlop.
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Midday Rural News for 19 March 2021
12:35 PM.The first shipment of what's expected to be a record breaking kiwifruit crop has set sail, with the fruit due to arrive in Japan and Korea by early April. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 19 March 2021
12:28 PM.Bangladesh call on local hero for help on cricket tour of NZ. Audio
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Wellingtonians may have to park at train stations
12:18 PM.Wellington officials want to increase public transport usage by getting people to pay for the parking at major bus and train stations. However, the region aims to increase public transport usage by… Read more Audio
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Man pleads not guilty over threats to Chch mosques
12:14 PM.A man charged over a bomb threat made to two Christchurch mosques has pleaded not guilty to all the charges, and elected trial by jury. The 27-year-old, who has name suppression, is accused of posting… Read more Audio
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Shakeup coming for tourism industry, says Minister
12:10 PM.The Tourism Minister is promising a shakeup of the industry, with a focus on making it more environmentally and financially sustainable. Prior to Covid-19, tourism had rapidly grown to become the… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 19 March 2021
12:00 PM.The government has ruled out regional wage subsidies for tourism businesses. Police are continuing to scour western Bay of Plenty after a man fired at officers last night. Audio