Midday Report for Friday 3 March 2023

12:45 PM.It's almost time for the most important statistical exercise, our National Census Day - te Rā Kautetanga

March the 7th is the day, but there is an extension by up to eight weeks for areas affected by… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.Time now for our regular civil defence announcement at this time every day for listeners in isolated rural communities in Tai Rāwhiti and Hawkes Bay. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.A second severe tropical cyclone - Kevin - is lashing Vanuatu; and it's getting stronger as it heads south. 

Currently a Category 3, it's expected to be a Category 4 by tomorrow morning when it… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.Today many rangatahi and climate justice advocates are taking the streets to start a global climate strike calling for more urgent action to curb climate change.

There are at least 10 events taking… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.Severe Tropical Cylone Kevin is lashing Vanuatu, and gaining strength as it follows a similar path to Judy. 

The latest warning from Vanuatu's meteorology department says Kevin is a category three… Read more Audio