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Contentious dump in Greymouth can't automatically be shut down says West Coast Regional Council
12:43 PM.The chair of the West Coast Regional Council says a contentious dump near Greymouth's water treatment plant can't be automatically shut down.
On Monday, the Grey District Council issued a call for… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 19 Mach 2024
12:35 PM.Some exporters are happy with the fast tracking of the EU free-trade deal saying it means they'll benefit from tariff removals this season, while others say the rushed process means issues won't be… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 19 March 2024
12:28 PM.All Whites striker Chris Wood has pulled out from the New Zealand side for upcoming internationals after suffering a injury in Nottingham Forest's recent draw with fellow relegation strugglers Luton… Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 19 March 2024
12:20 PM.Souring consumer sentiment has hit the bottom line of outdoor goods retailer KMD Brands, posting a near $10 million interim loss, with revenue down almost 15 percent.
Anan Zaki has the business news.
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Shock over changes to disability funding
12:14 PM.Parents and whānau of people with disabilities are in shock and extremely disappointed by sudden limitations to funding - stopping people from using it for transport, food or accommodation for support… Read more Audio
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Government change of heart over Road User Charges for plug in hybrids
12:11 PM.Road User charges are dropping for hybrid vehicles after a change in heart and voting mistake by the government.
Transport Minister Simeon Brown announced owners of plug-in hybrids will pay $38… Read more Audio
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Syria marks 13 years of civil war
12:55 PM.As Syria marks 13 years of civil war, aid agencies warn the situation there only grows more desperate as each year passes.
A $5 billion U.S dollar United Nations global humanitarian response plan to… Read more Audio
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Wellington leaders considering amalgamation of councils
12:45 PM.Wellington leaders are considering amalgamating the region's councils but say a super city is unlikely.
The Wellington Regional Leadership Committee will meet on Tuesday and will begin discussions… Read more Audio
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Govt faces mounting pressure to meet election promises
12:42 PM.Back to our top story, the Government is facing mounting financial pressure as it aims to meet election promises.
Finance Minister Nicola Willis has not been able to confirm that tax cuts promised to… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 18 March 2024
12:35 PM.Six-and-a-half-thousand hectares of mainly mature plantation trees in the Central North Island were blown over or snapped in half last February.
Crews have been working non-stop to salvage the wood… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 18 March 2024
12:27 PM.The White Ferns coach Ben Sawyer says their T20 matches against England will be crucial to their chances of success at the World Cup later this year.
Barry Guy has sports. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 18 March 2024
12:17 PM.The services sector is expanding at the best rate in nearly a year as new orders picked up strongly.
The BNZ-Business New Zealand performance of services sector rose less than a point last month to… Read more Audio
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Cordon lifted in Auckland CBD after police stand-off with armed man
12:15 PM.A cordon has been lifted and traffic is flowing again around Hobson Street in central Auckland after police were caught in a stand-off with a man with a gun for almost three hours on Monday morning.
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Govt unable to confirm July timeframe for promised tax cuts
12:11 PM.The Government isn't able to confirm whether it will meet the July timeframe for delivering the tax cuts it promised, but says it intends to do so.
National's back pocket boost policy was one of… Read more Audio
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Company fined for damaging Marlborough archaeological site
12:40 PM.A company that damaged one of the Aotearoa's most significant archaeological sites has been ordered to pay just over 55-thousand dollars after doing earthworks without the required consent from… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 15 March 2024
12:27 PM.Ryan Fox admits he was a bundle of nerves before sinking his first hole in one on the PGA Tour. Audio
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Save our Stories campaign to fight TVNZ job cuts
12:24 PM.The union representing TVNZ staff has launched a public campaign today - in protest over the broadcaster's plans to cut jobs and programmes. Last week TVNZ announced plans to cut up to 68 jobs, with… Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 15 March 2024
12:22 PM.Midday Business News for 15 March 2024 Audio
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The Christchurch Call five years on from mosque attacks
12:15 PM.It's five years to the day since a terrorist launched an attack on two Christchurch mosques, killing 51 people. This year's anniversary falls within the first week of Ramadan and members of the city's… Read more Audio
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Investigation launched into Green MP Darleen Tana
12:10 PM.The Green Party is facing questions about how much it knew, and when, over allegations involving MP Darleen Tana. Ms Tana has been suspended from the party and an investigation has been launched after… Read more Audio
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Good samaritan hides $50 notes in poor communities
12:46 PM.An Auckland construction company manager is spreading goodwill around the country in a very unique way. He's hiding 50 dollar notes in poorer communities - using social media to drop clues.He's only… Read more Audio
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Crytosporidium stomach bug prompts Te Whatu Ora health warnings
12:44 PM.A summer surge of the nasty stomach bug cryptosporidium has prompted public health warnings from Health New Zealand Te Whatu Ora. The crypto parasite is spread mainly by faeces from people or animals… Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 14 March 2024
12:20 PM.Midday Business News for 14 March 2024 Audio