Midday Report for Tuesday 16 August 2022

12:54 PM.The prime minister of Vanuatu Bob Loughman has seemingly held off a challenge to his leadership today.

A group of 27 MPs led by Opposition leader Ralph Regenvanu had signed a motion of no confidence… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.A Maori Boarding School is grateful for an extra investment of almost 3 million dollars but says it is long overdue. The Minister for Maori Development announced the final allocation of the 20 million… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.A new National Māori Sport Authority has been created with Sport NZ committing more than one million dollars to the new entity.

Sport NZ and Te Huinga Tākaro Aotearoa formalised their partnership… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural farming sector: The Ministry for Primary Industries has quashed reports China is set to ban imports of New Zealand meat. The golden glow is falling off kiwifruit returns this year… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Midday sports News for 16 August 2022 New Zealand may not get to play in the under-17 women's football World Cup later this year after FIFA suspended hosts India. Black Caps batter Glenn Phillips says… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector The electricity company Mercury Energy has posted a bumper profit boosted by a $367 million net gain on the sale of Tilt Renewables, as well as investment in new wind… Read more Audio

12:16 PM.The Human Rights Commission wants an immediate freeze on rent increases, as more people have to choose between adequate food and a decent home.

The Commission launched a housing inquiry last year… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Who should be allowed to get involved in the governance of their local school?

That question is swirling in Ōtautahi after it was revealed the white supremacist Philip Arps, who was jailed for… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Midday News for 16 August 2022 Audio