Midday Report for Friday 26 March 2021

12:46 PM.An Otago University study has revealed "concerningly low" numbers of people scanning Covid-19 QR codes. Medical students monitored people entering bars, churches and supermarkets in Dunedin, finding… Read more Audio

12:44 PM.The Bluff community is in shock about the re-emergence of an oyster parasite - but they're hopeful scientists will come with answers. Biosecurity officials will arrive this afternoon to test for… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.The Bluff community is in shock about the re-emergence of an oyster parasite - but they're hopeful scientists will come with answers. Audio

12:28 PM.The Black Caps chase a clean sweep over Bangladesh. Audio

12:20 PM.Employment confidence improves. Audio

12:17 PM.First Union supports border workers' right to refuse the Covid vaccine. The Covid 19 Response Minister is moving to ensure all staff at the border are vaccinated. But if a worker decides they don't… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The Catholic Church is apologising to survivors of abuse within the church. Cardinal John Dew made the apology at the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care on behalf of the bishops and congregational… Read more Audio

12:12 PM.The Catholic Church is apologising to survivors of abuse within the church. Cardinal John Dew made the apology at the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care on behalf of the bishops and congregational… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.The Catholic Church apologises to survivors of abuse for the first time; Border workers will have to change jobs if they refuse the vaccine. Audio