Midday Report

Midday sports News for 4 November 2022 Black Caps skipper Kane Williamson is remaining patient about his below par batting efforts at the T20 cricket world cup in Australia.

News from the business sector

Fireworks sparked a massive blaze north of Christchurch, forcing more than 100 people to be evacuated from their homes this week. 

Michael Cropp asked some central Wellington workers whether fireworks should be available for the public to buy.

Firefighters have called off today's strike action after the Government stepped in with an offer to help settle the long-running industrial dispute.

Fire and Emergency's chief executive Kerry Gregory says it's a very positive development. 

It comes as firefighters are today dousing hot-spots after a massive scrub fire in the dune grasses and pine forest at Pegasus Bay north of Christchurch. 

That blaze was sparked by fireworks, which are currently on sale. 

The Professional Firefighters' Union says the risk of more fires was worrying members and the government. 

But the Union's national secretary Wattie Watson says there's not enough money in the offer to fix systemic problems, including understaffing, low wages and failing equipment.

The internal affairs minister Jan Tinetti spoke to Michael Cropp on Midday Report.

The Starship Foundation missed out on a $500,000 donation at the weekend, when the 4-year-old horse "I Wish I Win" won the Golden Eagle race at Rosehill in Sydney.

10-percent of the winnings was destined for charity... and when just days before the race the New Zealand majority owner of the young thoroughbred asked if the money could come back home, he was told 'yes'... and given just 24 hours to get Starship's approval. 

But Starship declined the offer - saying it didn't have enough time to clear the donation before the close of business 

Instead, the winnings went to Muscular Dystrophy New South Wales. 

The owner, Mark Chittick spoke to Michael Cropp.

Bonjela will remain available for sale in supermarkets for use in older children and adults and will be reclassified in pharmacies from the first of May.

A mum who nearly lost her daughter after an excess of bonjela spoke to Midday Report about the new restrictions.

News from the rural farming sector

Midday sports News for 3 November 2022

News from the business sector

Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon spoke to Michael Cropp about the latest updates.