One far-left French MP has attracted controversy after saying Israeli athletes were not welcome to the upcoming Olympics.

With less than a week to go until the Games kick off, France Unbowed's Thomas Portes called for people to protest the appearance of Israeli athletes.

UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says this has drawn in negative reactions from all sides.

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One far-left French MP has attracted controversy after saying Israeli athletes were not welcome to the upcoming Olympics.
With less than a week to go until the Games kick off, France Unbowed's Thomas Portes called for people to protest the appearance of Israeli athletes.
UK correspondent Vincent McAviney says this has drawn in negative reactions from all sides.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on one French MP saying Israeli athletes are not welcome to the Paris Olympics

A Waikato-based sheep milk company has managed to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula in China.

Spring Sheep will be able to directly import and distribute infant formula to China - and increase export volumes long-term.

The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the significance of this deal.

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A Waikato-based sheep milk company has managed to gain brand registration for its infant milk formula in China.
Spring Sheep will be able to directly import and distribute infant formula to China - and increase export volumes long-term.
The Country's Jamie Mackay explains the significance of this deal.
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Jamie Mackay: The Country host on Waikato-based Spring Sheep gaining brand registration for infant milk formula in China

One expert has voiced approval with the Commerce Commission's plan to regulate PayWave and online credit card fees.

The watchdog says capped fees could save Kiwis $250 million dollars, from the $1 billion a year they spend in-store and online.

Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says these changes are neceesary.

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One expert has voiced approval with the Commerce Commission's plan to regulate PayWave and online credit card fees.
The watchdog says capped fees could save Kiwis $250 million dollars, from the $1 billion a year they spend in-store and online. 
Infometrics Principal Economist Brad Olsen says these changes are neceesary.
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Brad Olsen: Infometrics Principal Economist on the Commerce Commission's plan to cap PayWave and online credit card fees

Home ownership rates have dropped below 60 percent, and data indicates this figure could get lower.

New research commissioned by Westpac says home ownership figures will fall as low as 50 percent by 2050.

The bank has since pledged to lend $1 billion over the next three years to fund affordable housing.

CEO Catherine McGrath says it's critical to ensure home ownership becomes available to more New Zealanders. 

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Home ownership rates have dropped below 60 percent, and data indicates this figure could get lower.
New research commissioned by Westpac says home ownership figures will fall as low as 50 percent by 2050.
The bank has since pledged to lend $1 billion over the next three years to fund affordable housing.
CEO Catherine McGrath says it's critical to ensure home ownership becomes available to more New Zealanders. 
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Vincent McAviney: UK correspondent on one French MP saying Israeli athletes are not welcome to the Paris Olympics

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