Midday Report for Thursday 3 February 2022

12:45 PM.Residents in the Grey District and Westland have experienced record-breaking rainfall.  

The wettest 24 hour period since 1944 was measured at Westport Airport yesterday until 9am today.   

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12:40 PM.As of tomorrow, the wait to get a Pfizer booster dose after a second jab will drop from four months to three.

The change makes another million people aged 18 and over eligible for their third shot.

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12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

12:26 PM.Midday sports update for 3 February 2022 Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

12:13 PM.The phased border reopening will begin at one-minute-to the 28th of February.

Māni Dunlop gets expert analysis of the plan from Otago University professor of epidemiology Michael Baker. Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The New Zealand border will creak open one minute before the 28th of February.

The Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern made the announcement today.

Māni Dunlop reports. Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Midday news update for Thursday 3 February 2022 

The border is set to begin reopening at the end of the month. Audio