Midday Report for Thursday 18 April 2019

12:34 PM.An official government report on the state of New Zealand's environment has produced a gloomy outlook. Audio

12:26 PM.Joseph Parker's promoter says the start of June is too soon for the New Zealand heavyweight boxer to jump into a rematch with British world title holder Anthony Joshua. Audio

12:25 PM.The Overseas Investment Office has approved the sale of PGG Wrightson's seeds and grains division to a Danish company. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.A capital gains tax is off the table but the government will still need to find a way to encourage long-term savings and investments. Audio

12:20 PM.Two of the largest power companies, Genesis Energy and Mercury, have lowered their financial forecasts. Audio

12:19 PM.The car auction and finance company, Turners Automotive, says its full year profit is running to expectations, with an improved fourth quarter trading performance. Audio

12:00 PM.The jury is out in the trial of a top military attache. There are moves to foil a cannabis festival planned for Dunedin. Audio