Midday Report for Wednesday 30 June 2021

12:44 PM.New research has found half of New Zealand holds at least one belief based on misinformation. The survey of 2300 people has also found 82 percent are somewhat or very concerned about the spread of… Read more Audio

12:41 PM.An iwi leader says the proposed replacement for the Resource Management Act doesn't put Māori at the decision-making table. 
A provisional draft version, released yesterday, strengthens environmental… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.With the apple export season about two thirds of the way done, the sector's concerns about a smaller export crop are being realised. Audio

12:20 PM.Buyers appear to be circling two New Zealand-based operations with a view to launching takeover bids. Audio

12:20 PM.The England manager Gareth Southgate is refusing to get carried away with their result. England's 2-nil win over their arch-rivals in the last 16 of the European championship was their first over… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The Government's latest Three Waters announcement is a step forward for addressing years of Council under-investment in water infrastructure. It's the biggest shake-up of drinking, storm and waste… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.The people appointed to be the Children's Minister's eyes-and-ears on Oranga Tamariki were concerned about what they found when they went into a youth residential facility yesterday. That comes after… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.The Children's Ministers' advisors worried by what they find in youth residences. And the government releases more information on its water reforms. Audio