Midday Report for Monday 23 August 2021

12:45 PM.A prominent kaumatua from Te Matau a Maui has died. Des Ratima, 69, a staunch advocate for many whanau and communities died yesterday from underlying health conditions. He lived a life of service… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.With the outbreak at 72 cases and set to rise - schools, students and parents are having to gear up for a longer lockdown. That means going back to online learning, and for whanau: juggling the needs… Read more Audio

12:36 PM.A positive covid case in Pukekohe proving an added challenge for vegetable growers. The horticultural sector is a major employer in the area but a positive case at Pukekohe High School is forcing some… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.A New Zealand football legend is pleased the national men's team's moniker is being looked at. The national body is considering dropping the All Whites moniker as part of a wider process to ensure… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.As you may have heard in the news Australian fuel company Ampol is proposing a $2 billion takeover offer for Z Energy. Audio

12:17 PM.As we've been hearing, the Delta variant is presenting significant challenges for the border's managed isolation and quarantine settings. Māni Dunlop speaks to Otago University epidemiologist… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The prospect of Parliament reconvening hangs in the air, as experts anticipate the capital staying a little longer in Alert Level 4. Māni Dunlop speaks to National MP, and shadow leader of the House… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The current Covid-19 delta outbreak stands at 72 cases. There are hundreds of locations of interest, and thousands of identified contacts. The contact tracing system is running at 100 percent of its… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.A lockdown decision looms... And the Crowne Plaza - a managed isolation hotel - is under investigation. Audio