Midday Report

A new report by Shark Guardian reveals fishery observer reports of shark finning and other malpractices on Marine Stewardship Council certified vessels are being routinely ignored.

The MSC is an international non-profit organisation which rewards sustainable fishing practices.

Shark Guardian identified a total of 24 incidents of shark finning taking place in the Western Central Pacific Ocean.

Spokesperson Alex Hofford spoke to Worlwatch's Perlina Lau about the deep crisis sharks are facing.

The International Committee of Museums - or ICOM - has been forced to apologise for saying "historic garments should not be worn by anybody, public or private figures."

It was called out by renowned Maori curator and Te Papa executive member, Puawai Cairns, who called the statements "Eurocentric".

On Twitter, the ICOM Costume Committee said its statement overlooked the importance of Indigenous communities being able to connect with and wear museum objects from their community.

Puawai Cairns spoke to Māni Dunlop.

There's just one more day to go until the Australian federal election. Both major party leaders, Scott Morrison and Labour's Anthony Albanese, have been doing a last minute campaign blitz - travelling all over the country in hopes of winning over undecided voters and marginal seats. Polls have tightened this week and more than 4.5 million people have already cast their vote. Worldwatch's Perlina Lau spoke to the ABC's Gavin Coote.

Election fever in Australia - both political leaders - Scott Morrison and Labour's Anthony Albanese have been doing a last minute campaign blitz. Mani Dunlop spoke to Gavin Coote.

The budget is delivering more money for Pasifika health and education but leaders of Pacific communities say it doesn't go far enough.

Despite $196 million of Pacific investment they're wanting to see more go towards addressing poverty, the pay-gap and amnesty to overstayers.

RNZ Pacific's Eleisha Foon reports.

News from the rural and farming sector.

Throwers dominate the 18-strong New Zealand athletics team named for the 2022 Commonwealth Games. For the first time New Zealand will have three women's throwers in the same event at the same Games.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

Dozens of buildings have been damaged by wild weather in Levin this morning.

Local tradie Ethan Yeow has been chipping in with emergency repairs this morning. 

He spoke to Midday Report's Māni Dunlop.

Houses and businesses in Levin have been damaged by wild weather this morning. 

Crops are shredded, trees are uprooted, powerlines are down, and trampolines have been sent tumbling.

Horowhenua District Council mayor Bernie Wanden spoke to Midday Report's Māni Dunlop.