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Midday Report for Wednesday 29 July 2020
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Australian MP takes to wearing a bin bag
12:47 PM.An Australian MP has taken aim at rubbish views about her appearance, by wearing a bin bag.
Liberal MP Nicolle Flint posted this video on social media outlining some of the behaviour directed at… Read more Audio
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Former diplomat Charles Finny on extradition treaty
12:43 PM.A former trade negotiator says he expects China will suspend extradition arrangements with this country in response to rising tensions between the countries.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters announced… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 29 July 2020
12:35 PM.The Government has been advised to get rid of the Resource Management Act, and start all over again. Audio
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Midday Sports News for 29 July 2020
12:28 PM.Sydney Roosters recruit Sonny Bill Williams says he'll have to switch from holiday mode to prepare for his National Rugby League comeback. Audio
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Midday Business News for 29 July 2020
12:20 PM.The Millenium and Copthorne hotel group has posted an increased half year profit courtesy of a tax break but issued a dire warning for the sector for the foreseeable future. Audio
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National's KiwiSaver plans destroy scheme's purpose, says fmr Finance Minister
12:18 PM.The National Party would allow people to tap into their KiwiSavers to start up a new business.
The BusinessStart policy is part of their Covid-19 recovery plan - and would give successful applicants… Read more Audio
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Report says RMA has failed to deliver for Māori
12:15 PM.The report also says the RMA has failed to deliver for Māori and is making a raft of recommendations of how the resource management system can better reflect Te Tiriti and to engage with mana whenua.
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Plans to repeal and replace the Resource Management Act
12:12 PM.An independent review of the Resource Management Act has found the key environmental law should be repealed and replaced with new legislation.
The panel was led by the retired Court of Appeal judge… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 29 July 2020
12:00 PM.Plans to repeal and replace the Resource Management Act; National would let people access KiwiSaver to start a new business. Audio