Midday Report for Tuesday 29 January 2019

12:35 PM.The agricultural industry is mourning the loss of the former chairman of Fonterra, John Wilson, who has died aged 54, after a battle with poor health. Audio

12:26 PM.The coach of the New Zealand women's cricket team admits they're in a similar position to their male counterparts - needing batters to put partnerships together in today's second one-day international… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks of FNZC. Audio

12:20 PM.The electronic payment processor, Paymark, expects this year will see increasing competition in the financial services sector with a proliferation of businesses offering online services here and… Read more Audio

12:18 PM.The annual trade deficit's widened to an 11 year high due in most part to a sharp rise in fuel imports. Audio

12:17 PM.The casino operator, SkyCity, says it's on track to report a solid lift in earnings for the first half of the year -- although it's forecasting that its bottom line profit will be lower. Audio

12:00 PM.Junior doctors strike again. Medical experts warn that today's hot weather is no joke. Audio