Midday Report for Monday 29 October 2018

12:35 PM.The deer velvet industry is forecasting higher production levels for the 2018-19 season, which got underway this month. Audio

12:26 PM.Lewis Hamilton has clinched his fifth Formula One world title with two races to spare by finishing fourth at the Mexican Grand Prix. Audio

12:25 PM.NZ Oil and Gas says there have been further signs of gas in the Kohatukai (koha-tu-kai) well being drilled in Taranaki. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Austin of FNZC for the first time. Audio

12:19 PM.The labour-hire and recruitment firm A-W-F Madison will ease up on construction after failures in the sector hit its books. Audio

12:17 PM.Small businesses confidence has fallen to low levels amid growing economic uncertainty and falling revenue. Audio

12:00 PM.The royal couple head to Abel Tasman for the second leg of their New Zealand tour. The bodies of two paua divers have been found in South Otago. Audio