Midday Report for Monday 17 May 2021

12:45 PM.The global vaccine scheme Covax has so far given 65 million doses to poorer countries - but agencies like UNICEF say that figure should be at least 170 million by now. The World Health Organisation -… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The head of the Principals' Federation insists it is important for children to learn about white privilege at school. The ACT Party leader David Seymour says the government has covertly added white… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Nearly three thousand oysters are under-going sampling as the Government's response to a deadly oyster parasite in Foveaux Strait continues. Audio

12:28 PM.New Zealand Rugby has confirmed the dates and venues for the Tests against Tonga and Fiji. Audio

12:19 PM.The opening of the trans-Tasman bubble and no lockdowns have lifted activity in the services sector roar to record highs last month. Audio

12:17 PM.A trial - six months in the making - involving hundreds of homeowners, has finally launched against the building materials company James Hardie. The class action lawsuit alleges James Hardie knew its… Read more Audio

12:16 PM.The trial of three police officers charged with the manslaughter of a Taranaki man has begun at the High Court in New Plymouth. He died in the cells soon after his arrest - the Crown alleges the… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The Supreme Court in Samoa has thrown out the electoral office's decision to appoint an extra woman member of parliament. This breaks a month long deadlock from the April election, handing the… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.National MPs are throwing their weight behind leader Judith Collins following last night's dire political poll. The Newshub Reid Research poll - put Labour at 52.7 percent suppport, and National at 27… Read more Audio