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Midday Report for Thursday 8 April 2021
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Neuro-different people struggling with banking changes
12:48 PM.The National Party wants an inquiry into banks phasing out cheques and closing branches - as it says vulnerable people are finding it harder to manage their money. MP Andrew Bayly says more than a… Read more Audio
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Could central Wellington go fossil fuel free in 4 years?
12:45 PM.A Wellington City Councillor wants to rid the central city of fossil fuel cars by 2025. The idea was put forward at a council meeting today by councillor Tamatha Paul, and council staff will now look… Read more Audio
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Midday Rural News for 8 April 2021
12:35 PM.The number of bee colonies dying has increased again this year Audio
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Midday Sports News for 8 April 2021
12:26 PM.The Black Caps are apparently keen to get Colin de Grandhomme on the tour of England. Audio
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Midday Business News for 8 April 2021
12:20 PM.Law changes to cartel conduct today could mean jail time. Audio
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Problems with AstraZeneca vaccine explained
12:15 PM.European drug regulators have now linked AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine to very rare cases of blood clots. New Zealand does have an advance purchase agreement for this particular jab, but there's… Read more Audio
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Govt banning coal fired boilers
12:11 PM.Coal-fired boilers used by heavy industry are on the way out. A ban on some new boilers will take effect at the end of the year, while existing ones will be phased out by 2037. This is the… Read more Audio
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Midday News for 8 April 2021
12:00 PM.Coal fired boilers used by heavy industry are on their way out. Greenhouse gas emissions were down five percent for the year to December, largely due to a fall in transport emissions. Audio