Midday Report for Tuesday 1 June 2021

12:46 PM.The Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison is under fire as Victoria's latest Covid cluster grows. Victoria's acting Premier is due to front media today, but a decision on when lockdown restrictions… Read more Audio

12:43 PM.The tennis star Naomi Osaka has pulled out of the French Open after refusing to speak to media after games - a decision that's divided pundits and pros. She was fined about $20,000 for skipping the… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.A medium scale adverse event has been announced for the Canterbury region, unlocking Government support for farmers and growers. Audio

12:28 PM.A three week ban for All Black Damian McKenzie who is pleading guilty to a dangerous tackle charge. Audio

12:18 PM.The government has announced a new aerospace site on Kaitōrete Spit - south-west of Banks Peninsula - in a joint project with local rūnanga. The Crown is stumping up $16 million for the land, which it… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.Officials are still assessing widespread damage throughout Canterbury after the flooding. The Canterbury Emergency Response Manager Janelle Mackie discusses the situation with Max Towle. Audio

12:12 PM.The fallout from Canterbury's torrential rainfall and flooding continues with a crucial bridge in Ashburton now closed. It appears to have slumped and it's being assessed by engineers. Waka Kotahi… Read more Audio