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Midday Report for Thursday 28 October 2021
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He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni - Declaration of Independence
12:59 PM.186 years ago today, on 28th October 1835, thirty-four northern chiefs signed He Whakaputanga o te Rangatiratanga o Nu Tireni, the Declaration of the Independence.
Commemorations are underway in… Read more Audio
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Top scientists call for urgent climate action
12:46 PM.A group of the world's most influential scientific advisors have penned a joint letter saying the need for urgent climate action is unequivocal.
This comes as government leaders head to Glasgow for… Read more Audio
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Another Kawerau shop ram-raided
12:44 PM.Locals in the Bay of Plenty town of Kawerau are frustrated and angry that yet another shop was ram raided overnight.
It is the fourth instance of a shop being smashed by a car at a time of increased… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 28 October 2021
12:35 PM.Some rural communities are at boiling point over proposed changes to drinking water regulations. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 28 October 2021
12:28 PM.12-a-side concept fails to get World Rugby support. Audio
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Midday Business News for 28 October 2021
12:20 PM.The country's biggest bank has a strong profit recovery. Audio
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Home isolation trial begins for nearly 300 people
12:17 PM.Almost three hundred people with Covid-19 have been participating in a trial to isolate at home.
But that model won't work for everyone - only people with a suitable house can effectively manage… Read more Audio
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Medical Association concerned about staffing, ICU capacity in Canterbury
12:14 PM.Health professionals remain concerned about the sector's capacity to deal with the growing Delta outbreak.
Two cases of Covid-19 have been detected in Christchurch.
Māni Dunlop speaks to the chair… Read more Audio
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Covid modeller Prof Michael Plank on new Christchurch Covid cases
12:10 PM.A covid modeller says it's possible dozens of people have already contracted Covid-19 in Christchurch, where queues to get tested are already backing up along streets.
This morning, the Ministry of… Read more Audio
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