Anna Thomas
Midday News for 28 September 2020
A weather bomb puts Spring on pause. Labour promises to extend the life of Tiwai Point by several years. And an outpouring of grief for police officer Matiu Ratana.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 14 September 2020
Concerns about the safety of gyms after a postive Covid test. And the country awaits a decision on alert levels.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Long Range Weather Forecast for 11 September 2020
Long Range Weather Forecast for 11 September 2020. Audio
Midday News for 11 September 2020
SANZAAR decides to host the rugby championship in Australia. The government announces more skilled workers will be allowed into the country.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Sports News for 11 September 2020
The New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko is close to the top of the leaderboard nearing the end of her opening round at the ANA Inspiration major in California. Audio
Sports News for 11 September 2020
The New Zealand golfer Lydia Ko is in a tie for third midway through her opening round at the ANA Inspiration major in California. Audio
Midday News for 10 September 2020
A corruption investigaton is underway at Rimutaka Prison. Waikato University academics continue to speak out against racism at the institution. And social media's helping spread Covid misinformation.
…Midday News for 9 September 2020
Labour proposes a new top tax rate for high earners. Health officials run into trouble with the Auckland cluster.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 8 September 2020
A jury's told a million-dollar drug deal fell through at the last moment. The search for a cattle ship's crew resumes near Japan.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 7 September 2020
The search for a missing livestock ship with New Zealanders onboard is suspended. National promises to crack down on meth.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 5 June 2020
A memorial service for George Floyd - we speak to an American civil rights activist. Further criticism of the police armed response teams trial.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 4 June 2020
All four officers are charged over the death of George Floyd; Some rental relief for small businesses.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 3 June 2020
Three police officers are charged with manslaughter. Protestors break curfew across the United States. And a call for businesses to provide more sick leave.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 2 June 2020
Donald Trump threatens to deploy the millitary against protestors. New Zealand could hit level one sooner than expected.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
The War Diaries: Anna Thomas
On April 27 1918, Lieutenant J. Trevor Thomas of the Wellington Regiment was captured by the German army in France. He kept a diary of his experience at war. His grand-daughter, Anna Thomas talks to… Audio, Gallery
Midday News for 14 April 2020
Treasury forecasts show unemployment could remain below 10 per cent if the lockdown remains short and billions is pumped into the economy..School is back tomorrow, from home, but can every child… Audio
Midday News for 9 April 2020
An report into EQC finds it was poorly prepared for the Canterbury earthquakes. Quarantined travelers have moved before 14 days.
Anna Thomas has the news. Audio
Midday News for 31 January 2020
New Zealand labs can now test for the new coronavirus; hot, windy weather sparks wildfire warnings. Audio
Midday News for 30 January 2020
The government is investing heavily into Northland rail. It's unclear where any New Zealander evacuated from Wuhan will be quarantined. Audio
Midday News for 29 January 2020
Roading gets a big chunk of new infrastructure spending; Research reveals 40 percent of recyclable plastic bottles end up in landfills. Audio