Midday Report for Monday 19 April 2021

12:45 PM.The Foreign Affairs Minister Nanaia Mahuta is urging New Zealand to diversify its trade arrangements and not put all its eggs in one basket with China. She has also raised concerns about loan… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Nervous excitement is the best way to describe the emotions of those making the most of the newly opened Trans-Tasman travel bubble. The first flight from Australia arrived a short time ago and eleven… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.Recruiters across the ditch are ramping up online advertising campaigns as they look to fill a range of short and long term roles on farms and orchards. Audio

12:28 PM.Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United and Tottenham are among 12 clubs who have agreed to join a new European Super League Audio

12:19 PM.The services sector is back in expansion for the first time in five months. Audio

12:16 PM.The government has not considered using security guards at emergency motel accommodation, according the Social Development Minister. This morning, RNZ reported families in emergency motel… Read more Audio

12:13 PM.The families of critical health care staff and a small number of other highly-skilled workers will soon be able to apply to enter New Zealand. The government announced three new border exemptions this… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.Hundreds of people have passed through Auckland Airport this morning for their first taste of quarantine-free international travel in more than a year. The first green zone flight to arrive from… Read more Audio