Midday Report

A vaccinologist warns that reported whooping cough numbers are just the tip of the iceberg given low surveillance of the infection. Helen Petousis-Harris from the University of Auckland spoke to… Read more Audio

In today's episode, the gang patch ban is now in effect, the government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a proposed law change, a barrister… Read more Audio

New Zealand has dropped seven points in the global ranking on climate action from 34th to 41st place. Greenpeace spokesperson Amanda Larsson spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

A barrister representing Vietnam War veterans believes the government is failing veterans and not protecting future service men and women. Barrister Paul Harman spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Midday Rural News for 21 November 2024 Audio

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Midday Business News for 21 Nvoember 2024 Audio

The government wants to give victims of sexual crimes the power to name the convicted offender in a propsed law change. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

Police are now 12 hours into holding a new power allowing them to arrest people wearing a gang patch, or displaying insignia. Criminal Defence lawyer who has represented Mongrel Mob- Marie Dyhrberg… Read more Audio

In today's episode, 230 jobs are on the line at the Kinleith paper mill in Tokoroa; gang members prepare for the gang patch ban which comes into force at midnight, and Police prepare for the… Read more Audio

The police are confident officers are ready to crack down on gangs - as new legislation kicks in from midnight. The rules ban gang patches in public spaces and let police break up gatherings if they… Read more Audio

Midday Rural News for 20 November 2024 Audio