Midday Report for Wednesday 1 August 2018

12:35 PM.The nursery industry says it might be possible to retain some of the genetics of pip and stonefruit seedlings that have been impounded for biosecurity reasons. Audio

12:26 PM.The mobile app company PushPay has hit its forecasted revenue targets for the first quarter of their financial year. Audio

12:26 PM.The Hurricanes hooker Dane Coles has been included in the All Blacks wider training squad for this week's pre-Rugby Championship camp in Christchurch, though he's unlikely to be rushed back for the… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.The United States Federal Reserve has started a two day meeting to review interest rates and the consensus is it will hold its benchmark rate steady at around 2 percent. Audio

12:21 PM.A technology sector commentator expects Facebook to suffer further losses as the US mid-term elections loom. Audio

12:20 PM.Financial services and banking company Heartland Bank is to restructure its operations and list on the Australian stock exchange. Audio

12:19 PM.Ebert Construction is the latest victim of the commercial building industry's woes. Audio

12:17 PM.The labour market remains tight despite a slight increase in the number of jobless. Audio

12:00 PM.Contractors could be without tools for a week with Ebert Construction in receivership. A New Zealand union leader is released by the Israeli military. Audio