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Midday Report for Friday 1 March 2024
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Whangārei 75-year-old competing in Taupō Ironman
12:46 PM.For most people, competing an Iron Man is a mammoth achievement. But 75-year-old Whangārei man Brian Barach has done about 15 of them.
And on Saturday he'll be lining up again in Ironman New Zealand… Read more Audio
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Government approves NZ's first open ocean salmon farm in Cook Strait
12:42 PM.Despite strong opposition from conservation groups, the government has given final approval for the country's first open ocean salmon farm in the Cook Strait.
New Zealand King Salmon confirmed the… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 1 March 2024
12:37 PM.Waikato sheep milking farmers say they were blind-sided this week when their company Maui Milk, told them to stop milking immediately.
Sally Murphy has the rural news. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 1 March 2024
12:27 PM.A final wicket stand has proved frustrating for the Black Caps early on day two of the first test against Australia at the Basin Reserve in Wellington.
Bridget Tunnicliffe has sports. Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 1 March 2024
12:24 PM.The country's first open ocean salmon farm in the Cook Strait has been approved.
New Zealand King Salmon has been battling for years to shift farms into the colder waters to combat the effects of… Read more Audio
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TVNZ flags further cost cutting due to half year loss
12:17 PM.Hard on the heels of this week's shock Newshub announcement, TVNZ is flagging further cost cutting.
The state-owned broadcaster has posted a first half-year loss linked to reduced revenue and asset… Read more Audio
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PM Luxon claiming $52,000 accomodation supplement
12:14 PM.The Prime Minister is claiming a $52,000 accommodation supplement to cover expenses while staying in Wellington, because he has chosen not to live in Premier House.
Christopher Luxon will claim the… Read more Audio