Midday Report for Friday 10 July 2020

12:47 PM.This weekend will see the start of Matariki events around the country.

Matariki - otherwise known as Pleaides - signals the Maori new year. 

And although the constellation can be seen at the… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The future of Southland's economy is unsure, after the announcement that the Tiwai Point smelter – which employs 1,000 people – will likely close next year.

High power prices, combined with low… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.The Minister of Agriculture, Damien O'Connor, insists the wool industry can be revived and he wants to make sure that happens.

Eric Frykberg has the rural news. Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Consistency remains a concern for the Warriors coach Todd Peyton.

Stephen Hewson has sport. Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Meridian plans for a future without the Tiwai Point smelter.

Emma Hatton reports. Read more Audio

12:18 PM.A man in his 50s escaped from a managed isolation facility in Hamilton last night, becoming the third person to do so.

He is in police custody and due to appear in court later today.

It happened the… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.This morning Michelle Boag resigned from being a National Party member after 47 years.

The Simplicity Charitable Trust, which receives fees from the Simplicity KiwiSaver and Investment Funds to… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The National MP and health spokesperson, Michael Woodhouse, says he deleted four emails containing Covid-19 patient details sent by Michelle Boag on the same day an inquiry into leaked patient details… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Revelations Michelle Boag's leaks went to more than one National MP. Another person escapes from an isolation facility.

Nicola Wright has the news. Read more Audio