Midday Report for Monday 12 February 2018

12:00 PM.The Government says a new report paints a sobering picture of the housing crisis. Cyclone Gita gathers strength as it bears down on Tonga. Audio

12:17 PM.Dry weather has dented the profits of Contact Energy. Audio

12:19 PM.Property For Industry's full year profit has more than halved because of a large one-time payment to take its management in house. Audio

12:21 PM.The Stock Exchange says its value and contribution to the economy is worth tens of billions of dollars. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:25 PM.The specialty insurer, CBL, is still working to raise capital, but expects it will need several more weeks to put its books in order. Audio

12:26 PM.An independent review of the Kiwis abysmal Rugby League World Cup campaign has been completed, with two recommendations to be implemented immediately. Audio

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio