Midday Report for Wednesday 18 July 2018

12:34 PM.Federated Farmers says a further fall in dairy prices in the latest global dairy auction is disappointing, but not unexpected. Audio

12:26 PM.Record-holding Warriors stalwart Simon Mannering has announced the 2018 NRL campaign will mark the end of his 14-season career with the club. Audio

12:25 PM.The power companies, Genesis Energy and Mercury, continue to battle for customers amid increasing demand. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at FNZC. Audio

12:21 PM.Rocket Lab says its first launchpad outside of New Zealand will be one of many. Audio

12:19 PM.Banks are facing uncertain times with global market volatility and increased scrutiny from regulators on both sides of the Tasman. Audio

12:16 PM.Delays in getting the Marsden Point refinery back into operation and rising fuel prices have forced Z Energy to cut its earnings forecast by more than 6 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.Questions are being raised if a Chinese developer got special treatment from Immigration New Zealand. Nurses and health boards say they will keep trying to resolve the dispute over pay and staffing. Audio