Midday Report for Monday 30 July 2018

12:35 PM.The man who led the New Zealand team in the revamped TPP agreement says the world is currently seeing the worst rise in trade protectionism in 23 years. Audio

12:26 PM.Boxing commentator Mike Angove says Joseph Parker's whole team needs to be reviewed in the wake of his loss to British heavyweight, Dillian Whyte. Audio

12:25 PM.The taskforce reviewing the Holidays Act to make it simpler for businesses to navigate to release a consultation paper. Also NZX half year trading mixed in H1, and NZ Oil and Gas preps wells for… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley. Audio

12:21 PM.The United States economy has grown at its fastest rate in four years, with official figures showing annualised growth of 4.1 pct. Audio

12:19 PM.A significant advance in battery technology offers the prospect of fast charging of devices and cars. Audio

12:18 PM.Local cancer diagnostics company, Pacific Edge, has secured $2.6 million from a United States private equity firm. Audio

12:16 PM.Business NZ chief executive Kirk Hope says he will bat for business owners and employers, but will keep an open mind, during Future of Work discussions with the Government and unions this week. Audio

12:00 PM.Cory Jefferies is found guilty of murdering his long time partner Kim Richmond. Serial rapist Malcolm Rewa's lawyer asks the High Court to halt his client's third murder trial. Audio