Midday Report for Wednesday 17 August 2022

12:52 PM.The president of Vanuatu has announced he will not be dissolving parliament.

It follows a shift in the balance of power, after 17 government MPs crossed the floor to join 10 opposition counterparts… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The under-fire national polytechnic Te Pukenga has announced the resignation of its chief executive Stephen Town.

The institute was facing a $100 million deficit.

RNZ's education correspondent John… Read more Audio

12:37 PM.News from the rural farming sector The log-jam was predicted months ago with labour shortages affecting meat plants and the lamb kill running months late, so co-inciding with the bobby calf peak… Read more Audio

12:30 PM.Midday sports News for 22 August 2022 The Wellington Phoenix men's footballers are very serious about their Australia Cup campaign - which continues with tonight's round of 16 game against Melbourne… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector Fletcher Building has delivered a strong full year result on the back of a strong construction market and demand for products ..with an outlook for further growth. NZ… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The West Coast Te Wai Poutini is in a state of emergency and a red rain warning is still in place.

Residents and contractors are hustling to protect their properties as rivers keep rising.

RNZ… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.Creeks and rivers are at risk of bursting their banks in Golden Bay as heavy rain continues to fall.

Paddocks are underwater, and some roads are closed.

Severe weather warnings are still in place.

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12:00 PM.Midday News for 17 August 2022 Audio