Midday Report for Tuesday 16 November 2021

12:45 PM.There are calls for Fisheries New Zealand to change the recreational daily bag limits for finfish.

Different species have different regulations - some, right now, aren't subject to any limits.

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12:41 PM.The Pfizer vaccine prevents 90 percent of vaccinated people from experiencing Covid-19 symptoms if they get infected.

Dr Ashley Bloomfield says new research from the UK also shows the age-adjusted… Read more Audio

12:40 PM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

12:27 PM.European champions Italy missed out on automatic qualification for next year's FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Audio

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

12:15 PM.Transparency International has found a third of people in some Pacific Island countries are paying bribes to receive public services -- such as healthcare, police, or education.

In a survey of 6000… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.Family doctors are still concerned about how Covid-19 cases are being cared for in the community.

Thousands of people are currently self-isolating with the virus.

South Auckland GP Dr Matire… Read more Audio

12:10 PM.The vaccine mandate for schools is now in force, and school leaders are trying to fill the gaps in their classrooms.

Teachers must have had at least their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine by today… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Vaccine mandates take effect as New Zealand reaches a first dose milestone. Audio