Midday Report for Thursday 3 June 2021

12:46 PM.Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be on the way out as prime minister of Israel, after eight opposition parties came together to form a new coalition. It includes the right wing Naftali Bennett, who would… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.This week, we celebrate the Samoan language, which is spoken by about half-a-million people worldwide. There are nearly 90,000 speakers in New Zealand, making it this country's third most prominent… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.A big job ahead - but offers of help flood stricken Canterbury farmers have been pouring in - with volunteers already on the ground working to clear debris. Audio

12:28 PM.An historic first test appearance for Devon Conway, but it's far from over for him in this game. Conway says they'll need to make the most of the batting conditions on day two of the first Test… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.The Banking Ombudsman says consumer complaints about the banking sector may be a lot higher than what's being reported. Audio

12:19 PM.The Ashburton bridge has opened for more vehicles, including trucks weighing up to 50 tonnes. Council officials throughout Canterbury are assessing flood-damaged buildings as some people wait to find… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.Most of the defendants accused of health and safety breaches in the lead-up to the deadly Whakaari eruption are not yet in a position to enter pleas. 13 parties have been charged by Worksafe… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.New Zealand's rate of border failures is three times higher than Australia. In just-released reports, airborne transmission is being considered the most likely cause for the spread of Covid-19 at two… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The Ministry of Health has identified nearly 200 extra people who made it into the country from Melbourne, without officials knowing. Nearly 50 of them are still here - they need to immediately… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Another travel bubble blunder with nearly 200 people from Melbourne missed, while aerosol transmission is blamed for Covid-19 is spreading in MIQ. And the Ashburton bridge reopens for trucks. Audio