Midday Report Essentials for Thursday 8 August 2024

On today's episode, the government has revealed details of its replacement for the Labour government's controversial Three Waters reform, Labour is calling on the government to explain exactly what its policy is to ensure the country has enough power generation, Tokomaru Residents are seeking reassurance from the local council over the state of their contaminated drinking water, and the All Blacks have named their side to take on Argentina in Wellington this weekend.