Midday Report for Monday 2 August 2021

12:45 PM.Samoa's new government is abandoning a port development project backed by China, despite it being championed by the Pacific country's former leaders. The $140 million project would have nearly doubled… Read more Audio

12:42 PM.Sailing's dream duo could be back on the podium tonight, as they line up for an Olympic medal. Blair Tuke and Peter Burling are in first place, ahead of the 49er class medal race tonight. The pair won… Read more Audio

12:35 PM.The government banned live cattle exports by sea in April with a two year phase out period. Southern Australian Livestock Services exporter Wayne Doran says since the announcement business has… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Wine company Villa Maria has a new owner. Marlborough-based wine company Indevin has agreed to buy the company for an undisclosed sum. Audio

12:16 PM.An independent Māori Housing body says Te Tiriti and Māori must be at the forefront of a national inquiry into the housing crisis. The Human Rights Commission has launched the inquiry, saying… Read more Audio

12:14 PM.Senior doctors are worried they'll never get on top of the waiting list for treatments due to a lack of health staff, and suitable hospital spaces. Tens-of-thousands of people are overdue for hospital… Read more Audio

12:11 PM.New Zealanders forced overseas under exceptional circumstances say they're now stuck abroad due to a lack of MIQ spots. They want an overhaul of the system. David Willetts, who has blood cancer, was… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Patients requiring urgent overseas treatment unable to get back home. Governments blamed for failing on the right to shelter. Audio