Midday Report for Thursday 2 September 2021

12:48 PM.The Victorian government now says it too, like New South Wales, won't be able to eliminate the virus. It's instead banking on a high vaccination rate before opening back up. Another big jump in… Read more Audio

12:46 PM.The first Interislander ferry to cross the Cook Strait since yesterday afternoon has almost reached the port in Picton. Sailings were temporarily suspended yesterday after a remote control train… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sector - the industry hopes a one-way bubble for workers will be in place in just a few weeks time, saying it's crucial to ensure fruit isn't left to rot like last… Read more Audio

12:26 PM.White Ferns captain Sophie Devine believes a lack of match play did play a part in their 46 run loss in their T20 opener, and they'll be better for the outing. Audio

12:20 PM.News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

12:17 PM.There are already signs that this lockdown is hitting low-income workers harder than the last. Salvation Army policy analyst Ronji Tanielu has sounded the alarm on increasing food scarcity across the… Read more Audio

12:15 PM.The government has announced a $26 million dollar package of support for the Pacific community which is bearing the brunt of the current Delta outbreak. Pacific peoples account for 491 current… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The government's announced a $26 million package of support for the Pacific community which is bearing the brunt of the current Delta outbreak. Manukau ward councillor Fa'anana Efeso Collins spoke to… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.The health sector grapples with covid complications and lockdown is hitting some harder than others. Audio