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Midday Report for Thursday 3 December 2020
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Midday News for 3 December 2020
12:00 PM.MPs sign off on a new top tax rate. The UK prepares to innoculate its citizens against Covid-19. And criticism as some hate crimes are overlooked.
Nicola Wright has mo nga pitopito kōrero. Read more Audio
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Government forced to make last-mintue change to top tax rate
12:11 PM.MPs have signed off on a new top tax rate of 39 percent for New Zealand's richest earners - but not without some fuss.
The Government has had to make a last-minute change, after the Attorney-General… Read more Audio
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GPs concerned Covid vaccine rollout could be botched in NZ
12:14 PM.The Royal New Zealand College of General Practitioners has raised concerns about the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out, saying it is vital that the process is highly organised.
GPs faced frustrating waits… Read more Audio
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Police Minister responds to racism over handling of hate crimes
12:17 PM.Police have been criticised after information revealed almost half of reported hate crimes are being wrongly downgraded from a criminal offence, to either "incidents" -- in which no crime was… Read more Audio
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Midday Business News for 3 December 2020
12:20 PM.The retirement commissioner is looking at a shake up of the retirement sector.
RNZ Business Editor, Gyles Beckford, has te pūrongo pakihi. Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 3 December 2020
12:28 PM.Rain delays the start of the Black Caps' first Test of the cricket season.
Sports Editor, Stephen Hewson, has te pūrongo hakinakina. Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 3 December 2020
12:35 PM.Dairy experts at the stock exchange have once again pushed up the price they think farmers will get get for their output this year.
Eric Frykberg has mo nga kōrero e pa ana ki te taiwhenua. Read more Audio
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Iwi Chairs Forum welcomes climate emergency declaration
12:43 PM.The Iwi Chairs Forum is welcoming the announcement of a national climate emergency, but is warning it should not mask the complexity of the issue when it comes to our oceans.
Parliament yesterday… Read more Audio
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Government commits to its support of Māori businesses
12:46 PM.The Government is committing to increase its support for the Māori economy, by setting a five percent procurement target for Māori businesses.
That target has been set so public service agencies use… Read more Audio