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Midday Report for Friday 30 July 2021
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Emma Twigg wins first medal in her fourth Olympics
12:46 PM.It was fourth time lucky for New Zealand rower Emma Twigg, who has won gold at the Tokyo Olympics in the women's single sculls.
RNZ's reporter, Clay Wilson, was at the race and spoke to Māni Dunlop… Read more Audio
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Fans thrilled at Emma Twigg gold
12:44 PM.New Zealand has won their second gold of the Tokyo Olympics, after rower Emma Twigg crossing the line first in the women's single sculls.
RNZ's reporter, Kate Gregan was watching the event among… Read more Audio
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Emma Twigg's club captain elated after medal win
12:42 PM.New Zealand has won gold at the Tokyo Olympics, with rower Emma Twigg crossing the line first in the women's single sculls
This is her fourth Olympic appearance, placing fourth in the past two Games.
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Midday Rural News for 30 July 2021
12:35 PM.As a mass Covid-19 innoculation event starts in South Auckland today, providing the service to rural people remains patchy.
Susan Murray has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 30 July 2021
12:28 PM.Perseverance is how Emma Twigg's rowing career will be remembered, no matter what happens in the women's singles sculls final coming up shortly in Tokyo.
Brenton Vanisselroy has sport. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 30 July 2021
12:20 PM.Strong house prices and a tightening labour market are underpinning consumer optimism.
Kim Savage has business. Read more Audio
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Could NZ add more gold to its medal tally?
12:18 PM.It could be another golden day on the water for New Zealand today, with our rowers having several chances at a medal this afternoon.
First up is Emma Twigg in the women's single sculls at 12.33pm.
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Minister says nurses have rejected their own union's offer
12:16 PM.The Minister of Health says the Nurses Organisation has rejected its own proposal in turning down the latest pay offer.
Speaking a short time ago, Andrew Little said the Government had addressed the… Read more Audio
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Concerns raised over long lines at first mass vacination event
12:11 PM."An absolute shambles with long wait times" is how some people are describing the first morning of the country's first mass vaccination event in Tamaki Makaurau - Auckland.
More than 16,000 people… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 30 July 2021
12:00 PM.The country's first mass vaccine event gets underway. The Health Minister tries to dissuade a nurses strike.
Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio