Midday Report for Friday 23 April 2021

12:45 PM.A group of 501 deportees are considering legal action against the Australian government over their treatment. The New Zealanders, who've been deported from Australia - because they've either got… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.The Greater Wellington Regional Council says it is frustrated and disappointed by a decision by N-Z Bus to lock out a number of bus drivers and maintenance staff from tomorrow. Today, 26 bus routes in… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.The Meat Industry Association says global supply chain issues have forced some meat processors to adjust livestock inflows until the situation improves. Audio

12:20 PM.The Hurricanes, Blues and Highlanders will play extra home matches under the revised Super Rugby Trans-Tasman schedule released today. Audio

12:17 PM.The Government has cut the ribbon on two hundred and fifty new homes - but that's just a fraction of what's needed. It includes a one hundred and sixty seven unit apartment in Glen Eden and eighty… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.The Local Government Minister, Nanaia Mahuta, has today announced a wide-ranging independent review of local government, which will consider what our councils do, how they do it and how they pay for… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The Government has just announced a further bolstering of the country's border, with passengers on high-risk flights to be kept in separate hotels from other arrivals. The Covid-19 Response Minister… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Chris Hipkins is set to make an announcement on our borders. Our councils will be scrutinised in a wide-ranging review. Audio