Midday Report for Friday 7 May 2021

12:45 PM.The groundbreaking exhibition, Toi Tū, Toi Ora, Contemporary Māori Art is closing this Sunday. The exhibition at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki - open since early December - features 300 works by… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Sir Mason Durie has been appointed to lead a group that will provide advice on the establishment of the new Māori Health Authority. The Health Minister, Andrew Little, says Sir Mason is a pillar of… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Licenses to grow Zespri's gold variety have soared to record highs, with the median price lifting by more than 100 thousand dollars. Audio

12:28 PM.The Highlanders have lost their coach for the trans-Tasman rugby competition. Tony Brown is leaving for Japan earlier than expected and won't lead them against the 5 Australian sides. Audio

12:20 PM.Dairy giant Fonterra is pleased with the government's handling of the geo-political issues involving China's treatment of Uyghurs. Audio

12:17 PM.The Minister for the Environment says the multi-million dollar upgrade to the Picton terminal could create 200 jobs for the small South Island town. A consent has been granted for the upgrade which… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.New South Wales Premier Gladys Berejiklian is disappointed New Zealand has suspended flights from the state for 48 hours, when other Australian states haven't made the same move. That comes after a… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Two men will be jailed for life, after being convicted for murder and aggravated robbery over the Red Fox Tavern shooting more than 30 years ago. Father of two Chris Bush was 43 when he was gunned… Read more Audio