Midday Report for Wednesday 13 February 2019

12:26 PM.The Black Caps spinner Todd Astle says they'll need to be on their game to better Bangladesh in their one-day cricket series starting in Napier today. Audio

12:25 PM.New Zealand Oil and Gas is picking up 15 percent stake in the exploration of the Ironbark prospect off the Western Australian coast. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Ed Glennie of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.Clothing retailer Hallenstein Glasson appears to have weathered a bumpy holiday trading season with a modest lift in sales. Audio

12:19 PM.A softer housing market is being tipped as a good opportunity for Fletcher Building to expand in house building and take advantage of government plans for lower cost housing. Audio

12:17 PM.The casino operator, SkyCity Entertainment, has reported a weaker first half profit with lady luck favouring the punters. Audio

12:00 PM.Hawkes Bay Hospital discovers patients have been treated with unsterilised equipment. A major shakeup is announced for the polytech sector. Audio