Midday Report for Wednesday 23 March 2022

12:54 PM.Doctors Without Borders says Australia is stalling on New Zealand's offer to resettle up to 150 people per year who are kept in the Australian government's offshore detention centres.

Last month… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.A massive downpour hit Uawa, Tokomaru Bay and Te Puia overnight.

A red warning is in place for the Gisborne district.

Roads, bridges, homes and land are damaged and power is out for many.

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12:43 PM.A massive downpour of biblical proportions hit Tolaga and Tokomaru Bays and Te Puia overnight.

Rivers burst their banks - washing out roads and bridges, spewing out piles of stones, trees and other… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sector. Audio

12:26 PM.From Saturday there will be no limit on spectators at any New Zealand outdoor sporting events. Audio

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

12:16 PM.In Tairāwhiti, a red warning for heavy rain is in place.

A massive downpour of biblical proportions hit Tolaga and Tokomaru Bays and Te Puia overnight.

Rivers burst their banks - washing out roads… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The future of Covid-19 management begins this weekend.

The traffic light system remains, but some gathering limits will be raised at the RED setting - including letting hospitality venues serve up to… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The future of Covid management has just been revealed: the traffic light system will stay, with some changes, but vaccine passes and some mandates will soon be dropped.

Māni Dunlop recaps Prime… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.A new beginning for Covid management and Tairawhiti communities are cut off by flooding. Audio