Midday Report for Monday 3 May 2021

12:46 PM.A nine centimetre plastic toy pony has been found in an albatross nest, leaving rangers concerned an adult albatross tried to feed it to its chick. The plastic toy was found on Tuesday morning in one… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Researchers at the University of Auckland hope they've made a breakthrough in the treatment of tinnitus - the phantom buzzing, ringing, roaring or hissing sound in our ears that can't be heard by… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.The Rural GP Network says most doctors in the regions have not received the Covid-19 vaccine and are questioning how they'll be able to give the jab to their communities. Audio

12:28 PM.Scott Dixon has recorded his fourth top five finish in as many races to keep hold of the IndyCar series lead. Audio

12:20 PM.Westpac New Zealand's profits have bounced back from the pandemic. Audio

12:17 PM.Local pharmacies remain under pressure with the proliferation of bargain chain stores throughout the country, undercutting the market by not charging the $5 co-payment prescription fee. The Pharmacy… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The Prime Minister is predicting more diplomatic disagreements with China but says that does not need to derail the relationship. Jacinda Ardern made the speech at the China Business Summit this… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.A patient advocate says he felt physically ill when he heard Pharmac was thinking of ending blanket funding for kids' cancer drugs. At the moment, the drug funding agency will pay for any medicine a… Read more Audio