Midday Report for Wednesday 26 September 2018

12:35 PM.The Ministry for Primary Industries thinks compensation for growers caught up in a huge biosecurity scare will fall well short of the 1.5 billion figure quoted in court. Audio

12:26 PM.The All Blacks are keen on a move away from the traditional international calling for a revamp. Audio

12:22 PM.The energy company, New Zealand Windfarm, is going to review of its operations, following a difficult year. Audio

12:20 PM.The infrastructure investor, Infratil, is sticking with its offer for the Australian-based energy company, Tilt Renewables. Infratil's chief executive Marko Bogoievski speaks to Nona Pelletier. Audio

12:19 PM.A surge in imports and rise in oil prices have led to a record monthly trade deficit. Audio

12:17 PM.Labour market confidence has eased but is still relatively upbeat compared to businesses and consumers. Audio

12:00 PM.A third strike sees a prisoner given preventive detention. Nick Smith attacks officials who drafted the government's Waka Jumping Bill. Audio