Midday Report for Monday 3 April 2023
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Will New Zealand follow France in giving e-scooters the boot?
12:45 PM.The people of Paris have spoken in a referendum - there will be no more E-scooters in their city.
Almost 90 per cent of voters favoured a ban on the battery-powered mode of transport, in a blow to… Read more Audio
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Living wage boost will have minimal impact on inflation: Economist
12:42 PM.An economist says concerns an increased living wage will push up inflation are unfounded.
The living wage will jump to $26 in September - an almost 10 per cent rise.
Economist and Director of Policy… Read more Audio
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Midday Sports News for 3 April 2023
12:28 PM.Midday sports News for 3 April 2023 The Warriors coach Andrew Webster has credited the players and his staff for helping improve the side's resilience and says he's never been involved with a group… Read more Audio
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Defence Minister says addressing military exodus 'top priority'
12:15 PM.The Defence Minister says the rate of attrition raised alarm bells with him when he took over the portfolio. The three services have lost nearly 30 percent of trained personnel, leaving several ships… Read more Audio
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Dunedin oncology cut 'a slow moving trainwreck' cancer support groups say
12:11 PM.Cancer support groups say people are losing precious time, while they wait for treatment they can no longer have at Dunedin Hospital because of crippling oncology shortages. Dunedin Hospital has in… Read more Audio
