Midday Report for Monday 23 May 2022

12:45 PM.The Solomon Islands government is expecting official confirmation the Chinese foreign minister Wang Li will visit the Pacific Island this week, to formally sign a controversial security pact.

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12:42 PM.In Wellington, Moa Point road has re-opened - it was closed as surging seas swept over the street last night.

Rocks and debris were dumped by massive waves on the city's South Coast.

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

12:26 PM.New Zealand driver Scott Dixon has claimed pole position for next week's Indianapolis 500. Audio

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

12:16 PM.Care and support workers are holding rallies today to draw attention to their low wages and workforce shortages.

Their pay rates, which are set by law, will soon expire.

Their unions say the… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Labor leader Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as Australia's 31st Prime Minister.

He, and a group of his top ministers, were sworn in by the Governor-General David Hurley this morning. 

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12:00 PM.In Australia, Anthony Albanese has been sworn in as its new Prime Minister. Care and support workers are rallying around the motu today, calling for an urgent pay increase. Audio