Midday Report for Tuesday 10 August 2021

12:50 PM.The Pacific Island nation, Vanuatu, is one of the poorest countries in the world and it's particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change - despite being one of the world's lowest emitters of… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.New research shows the government has significantly underfunded Māori Primary Health care - costing the country billions of dollars. Waitangi Tribunal claimants commissioned the Sapere report, which… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Power was cut off to thousands of customers last night, and the government is demanding to know why. The grid operator Transpower has apologised for the rolling deliberate blackouts, while power… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.The mid-court will be a big talking point when the next Silver Ferns' squad is named this afternoon. Up to 18 players could be named and as Bridget Tunnicliffe reports, competition for limited spots… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Businesses are being told they need to redouble efforts to cut carbon emissions. Audio

12:16 PM.A maritime union says relying on the honesty of shipping companies to declare Covid-positive crew when arriving in New Zealand is a system doomed to fail. Last week, more than 90 workers boarded the… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.It's time to stop hitting the snooze button and start drastic cuts to carbon emissions, say climate scientists. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued what it calls a 'code red'… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The Energy Minister is demanding answers about why New Zealand seemingly ran out of power last night, leaving thousands without electricity. Transpower has apologised for the power cuts. Energy… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Power cuts leave the Energy Minister demanding answers. And the UN gives a stark climate warning. Audio