Midday Report for Monday 28 May 2018

12:35 PM.Farmers will learn this afternoon whether the Government wants to try to eradicate the cattle disease Mycoplasma bovis or try to live with it it under managed, or contained conditions. Audio

12:26 PM.A friend and mentor of Brendon Hartley says the New Zealand driver is aware of the pressure on him to perform in Formula One. Audio

12:25 PM.In other company earnings, the childcare education centres operator, Evolve, has made a disappointing full year result, which was in line with its guidance. Audio

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

12:21 PM.The Co-operative Bank has posted a small rise in its net profit, which will allow it to pay out more than 2-million in rebates to customers. Audio

12:19 PM.The property investment company, Investore, has made a strong full year profit, as it continues to build its portfolio of supermarkets and large format retail stores. Audio

12:17 PM.The health appliance manufacturer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, has made record profit and sales, with growing demand expected to continue. Audio

12:00 PM.DHBs prepare to make a new offer to nurses to avoid nationwide strikes. The Government expands its toxic foam investigation. Audio