Midday Report

Despite sales of New Zealand-made infant formula remaining strong to our main market of China - producers are being warned against relying on just one market.

Monique Steele has the rural news.

New Zealand's most successful test batter Kane Williamson says he never dreamed he'd play a hundred tests.

Barry Guy has sports.

Wool carpet maker Bremworth says flooring giant Godfrey Hirst has eaten into its market share as it struggles to meet demand after cyclone damage shut down its Napier yarn plant.

Gyles Beckford has the business news.

The government has announced another key piece of legislation as it rushes towards its 100 Day Plan deadline.

The Fast Track Approvals Bill is part of National's coalition agreement with New Zealand First and will be introduced into parliament under urgency this afternoon.

It will fast track the consenting regime for regional and national projects of significance.

The government says will cut red tape and make it easier for New Zealand to build the infrastructure and major projects needed to get the country moving again.

Deputy Political Editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Charlotte Cook.

One week on from the proposed shutdown of Newshub, TVNZ has announced a planned restructure which will see up to 68 people lose their jobs.

The state broadcaster is proposing to cut almost 10 percent of its staff across the business to bring costs more in line with its revenue.

It says it has to make difficult choices to remain sustainable.

Earlier this month TVNZ announced a $16.8 million loss for the six months to the end of December.

The changes are expected to be finalised by early April.

Media commentator and founder of The Spinoff Duncan Greive spoke to Charlotte Cook.

If you have an xtra.co.nz email address, big and potentially expensive changes are coming.

Spark, which runs Xtra Mail, has announced it will increase the cost of the email service, citing significantly rising operation costs.

From May 16th, Xtra Mail will cost Spark customers $5.95 a month, and $9.95 for everyone else.

Tech commentator Peter Griffin spoke to Charlotte Cook.

Another Women's Super-Rugby Aupiki team could be in hot water over their haka. 

The Wellington-based Hurricanes Poua performed an altered haka on Saturday which included the words "karetao o te Kāwana kakiwhero", translating to "puppets of this redneck government".

RNZ understands their opponents the Chiefs Manawa also made reference to the government in their Haka. 

The word "kawanatanga" can be heard clearly in the Chiefs' performance, however the context in which it was used it unclear. 

RNZ Māori news correspondent Tuwhenuaroa Natanahira spoke to Charlotte Cook.

International attention is honing in on forestry practices over on the East Coast, with promises audits around harvest practices will improve. 

Monique Steele has the rural news.

New Zealand sailor Erica Dawson is motivated to improve on her last Olympic experience after being named in the team for the games.

Barry Guy has sports.

The Reserve Bank has not become cruisy or relaxed about inflation and continues to worry more about the upside risks from global volatility and unknowns such as shipping costs than the downside risks.

Gyles Beckford has the business news.