Midday Report for Wednesday 12 December 2018

12:26 PM.The Silver Ferns coach Noeline Taurua is welcoming Temepara Bailey's return ahead of the netball world cup. Audio

12:25 PM.The clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, says sales are higher but the outlook is uncertain with a large proportion of sales yet to come. in the holiday season. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Michael Grace from FNZC. Audio

12:20 PM.Winemakers say the high-profile wine company, Yealands Estates Wines, and its founder, have let down the industry. Audio

12:19 PM.Horticulture is being called the new dairy, as its contribution to the economy grows. Audio

12:18 PM.Australian-based funeral company Propel is spending just over $17-million to buy four Auckland companies. Audio

12:17 PM.Trade Me is favouring a takeover bid by a British-based private equity firm after it sweetened its offer for the online marketplace. Audio

12:00 PM.Worried Christmas travellers await an update about a potential Air New Zealand strike. Four people are dead in a shooting in Strasbourg, described as an act of terrorism. Audio