Midday Report for Monday 15 August 2022

12:45 PM.A two week hearing into what the state knew about the extent of child abuse in its care has begun in Auckland.

14 government agencies will front the Abuse in Care Royal Commission, starting with the… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The Privacy Commissioner wants to know what the public thinks about how their biometric information is collected and used.

Biometrics - involving the use of computers to identify people's faces… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector for 15 August 2022 Audio

12:28 PM.Midday sports News for 15 August 2022 The Blacks Caps captain Kane Williamson concedes they were off their game as they suffered an eight wicket loss to the West Indies in the third and final T20… Read more Audio

12:21 PM.News from the business sector for 15 August 2022 Audio

12:18 PM.China's claiming the United States is sparing no effort to stir up confrontation after a delegation of five congress members arrived in Taiwan at the weekend.

It follows a recent visit from US House… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The Government's hoping public transport changes will resolve driver shortages, reduce emissions, and improve timetables.

The new model, called the Sustainable Public Transport Framework, announced… Read more Audio