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Midday Report for Tuesday 13 July 2021
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Indigenous communities suffer as Colorado River deteriorates
12:50 PM.The flow and quality of the Colorado River is under immense stress, amid drought and intensive water use. From Colorado, the river runs through several states including Utah, Arizona and California… Read more Audio
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Waitangi Tribunal to hear narratives of wāhine Māori
12:46 PM.The Waitangi Tribunal has heard male historians have too long determined the narratives of wāhine Māori, which has contributed to the negation of their strength in society. The Mana Wāhine Inquiry… Read more Audio
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St John prepares aid shipment for Fiji, as case numbers break records
12:43 PM.Fiji's deadly Covid-19 pandemic continues to break records. Yesterday, it reported a new high of 873 new cases in a 24-hour period. There are 9310 active cases in isolation, and 58 people have died… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 13 July 2021
12:35 PM.SAFE is calling on the government to ban colony cages for hens. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 13 July 2021
12:28 PM.Tonga and Samoa want more say in how Moana Pasifika Super Rugby team is run. Audio
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Plunket books overhaul - Minister Verrall speaks about Tamariki Ora
12:17 PM.The government is going to overhaul its welfare programme for young children - after a review found it was outdated and inequitable. The Well Child Tamariki Ora programme, which began with Royal New… Read more Audio
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Closed borders could equal pay boost for some workers
12:13 PM.Our closed border is creating a shortage of migrant labour but many of those currently employed here still have no choice but to settle for low wages, according to the New Zealand Council of Trade… Read more Audio
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15 Viking Bay crew members test positive for Covid-19, one with Delta variant
12:10 PM.Thirteen more mariners have tested positive for Covid-19 They arrived in Wellington yesterday on the foreign fishing vessel Viking Bay, taking the total of infected crew members to 15. At least one… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 13 July 2021
12:00 PM.A further 13 crew from the Viking Bay test positive for Covid -- genome testing is underway. And an overhaul of the Well Child Tamariki Ora programme. Audio