Midday Report for Wednesday 31 January 2018

12:26 PM.The Black Caps opening batsman Colin Munro denies the New Zealand cricketers are in a form slump. Audio

12:25 PM.A survey of tourism operators has found strong levels of business confidence, with most expecting their business to improve this year. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite of FNZC. Audio

12:19 PM.The manager of the NZX-listed Vital Healthcare Trust says the restructuring of its operations is corporate housekeeping and doesn't signal an intention to takeover the trust. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand's international ranking as a financially transparent country has improved slightly in a newly published report. Audio

12:00 PM.National Party members deny any moves are afoot to replace leader Bill English and deputy Paula Bennett. It's another hot day in the lower south island ahead of forecast storms. Audio