Midday Report Essentials for Friday 8th August 2025
In today's episode, The MP for Auckland is backing calls for the government to act urgently to get the city's sluggish economy moving; A Northland school has been forced to roster students home due to a winter staffing crisis; Three Kiwis have been among hundreds battling it out in Utah at the famous Bonneville Salt Flats 'Speedweek'; If you've been enjoying a bit of settled weather this week, it's about to come to an end.
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