Midday Report for Monday 7 October 2024

1:45 PM.In today's episode, while the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP says a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government, Samoan locals are… Read more Audio

12:47 PM.The Israeli military has called on the residents of 25 more villages and towns in southern Lebanon to leave their homes for safety immediately. Correspondent Henri Bou Saab spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:43 PM.Among the 149 projects approved for accelerated decision-making under the government's Fast-track approval bill is a large-scale iron sand mining proposal from Australian company Trans Tasman… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Seven aquaculture projects have made the governments list of approved projects. Audio

12:29 PM.The Black Ferns can no longer win the WXV title after falling to a 49-31 defeat to defending champions England in Canada. Audio

12:20 PM.A major solar energy developer says fast-tracking renewable energy projects will give the country's electricity system an urgently needed boost. Audio

12:15 PM.Samoan locals are concerned about the environmental impacts the HMNZS Manawanui sinking will have on the local eco system. Manu Percival spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

12:11 PM.While the clean-up in Dunedin is underway, a local MP say a plan to buy-out flood-prone South Dunedin properties was skuppered by the current government. Labour MP for Taieri Ingrid Leary spoke to… Read more Audio