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Midday Business News for 3 November 2022
12:20 PM.News from the business sector Read more Audio
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Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon on the fire
12:15 PM.Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon spoke to Michael Cropp about the latest updates. Read more Audio
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Niva Chittock at the christchurch forest fire
12:10 PM.Fire and emergency updated the local community on Thursday morning, and our reporter Niva Chittock was there, She spoke to Michael Cropp Read more Audio
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School shuts as bad weather disrupts travel on the West Coast
12:45 PM.Travel's being disrupted by flooding on the West Coast;
Waka Kotahi said motorists travelling along state highway six between Hokitika and Haast should take extra care and be prepared for unexpected… Read more Audio
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23-year-old Ben Bell wins Gore's mayoral race
12:43 PM.Ben Bell will become the country's youngest mayor.
The 23-year-old has ousted six-term mayor Tracy Hicks by just eight votes, after a judge dismissed his bid for a recount.
He spoke to Michael… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 2 November 2022
12:36 PM.Dairy prices have slumped to their lowest levels in nearly two years. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 2 November 2022
12:27 PM.The Black Caps are backing struggling skipper Kane Williamson. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 2 November 2022
12:20 PM.Unemployment is still near record lows, and more financial pressure lies ahead for homeowners. Read more Audio
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Some communities unable to afford climate change protection
12:17 PM.A new government report confirms poorer, coastal and low-lying riverside communities will not be able to pay to protect themselves from the effects of climate change.
It identifies 44 lower-income… Read more Audio
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Economist on Reserve bank and employment figures
12:15 PM.The Reserve Bank says the country's financial system remains sound, but the tight labour market has economists worried.
The central bank warned some households and businesses will come under… Read more Audio
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Law Society "concerned" after latest Kiribati legal moves
12:50 PM.The Law Society here in Aotearoa has expressed concern about the way the Kiribati government is treating its judiciary.
On Friday, it appointed a non-judge, Attorney General, Tetiro Semilota, as the… Read more Audio
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Mis and dis information some of biggest concerns for NZers
12:45 PM.Mis and disinformation are among the country's top security threats; and it's pulling communities and families apart.
One in four respondents to this year's National Security Public Survey said the… Read more Audio
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National's Matt Doocey discusses drivers of youth crime
12:40 PM.The National Party says more meaningful consequences are needed to prevent young people from serious offending.
Yesterday a 14-year-old was arrested on 81 charges, following a string of serious… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 1 November 2022
12:34 PM.Hundreds of farmers are turning out to meetings about paying for on-farm emissions.
Kim Moodie has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 1 November 2022
12:26 PM.Smoke from the fire meant almost half the New Zealand women's Rugby league players lost personal belongings and training gear just 48 hours from their opening World Cup match against France in York.
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Midday Business News for 1 November 2022
12:23 PM.The chair of mobile donations company Pushpay hopes its shareholders can see value, as its board recommends a takeover deal seen as cheap by some analysts.
Anan Zaki has business. Read more Audio
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Update on Oranga Tamariki report into Malachi Subecz murder
12:21 PM.The office for the Minister for Children says it is up to Oranga Tamariki to release a review into the Ministry's actions in the lead up to the murder of 5-year-old Malachi Subecz.
Malachi was killed… Read more Audio
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Grace Millane's killer appealing other convictions
12:18 PM.The lawyer for Grace Millane's killer has told the Court of Appeal in Auckland that two other women felt driven to be her voice in separate trials which resulted in further convictions.
Jesse Kempson… Read more Audio
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Police investigating unexplained death in Riccarton
12:10 PM.A large police cordon is still in place in Riccarton, Christchurch, after a person died shortly before 4 o'clock this morning on Matipo Street.
The police are treating it as an unexplained death.
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Consumer NZ tests customer service wait times
12:46 PM.How long is too long to wait to talk to a company's customer service centre?
Consumer NZ recently found wait times for 21 companies across internet, banks, post, and transport sectors ranged from a… Read more Audio
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Seven Christchurch vape stores fined for underage sales
12:42 PM.Seven Christchurch vape stores have been caught selling their products to 16-year-olds.
They were caught during a controlled purchase operation on 39 retailers in August and October.
Vapes can only… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 31 October 2022
12:35 PM.Weeks of record-breaking rainfall in Hawke's Bay is causing havoc for farmers.
Kim Moodie has the rural news.
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Midday Sports News for 31 October 2022
12:27 PM.Red Bull's Max Verstappen has broken the record for wins in a Formula One season with a comfortable victory in the Mexico City Grand Prix.
Stephen Hewson has sport. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 31 October 2022
12:19 PM.An investment analyst says rival bidders may emerge for mobile donations company Pushpay, after two big shareholders made a billion dollar offer on Friday.
Anan Zaki has the business news. Read more Audio
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Rotorua emergency housing system "set up for failure"
12:15 PM.A Rotorua motel owner says the emergency housing system is set up for failure.
Alpin Motel's Joanne McCracken is just one of several people to speak at a hearing on emergency housing in the city… Read more Audio