Midday Report for Wednesday 22 May 2019

12:35 PM.After years of argument, the Zero Carbon Bill is now before parliament, and passed its first reading supported by all parties except Act. Audio

12:26 PM.The NZX is selling its investment research business FundSource. Audio

12:26 PM.The Southern Steel and the Northern Stars will close out the regular netball Premiership season in an elimination final preview in Invercargill tonight. Audio

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

12:22 PM.The corporate travel software company Serko's profit has posted a marginally lower profit for accounting reasons but is eyeing a lift in earnings next year. Audio

12:20 PM.The drug maker, AFT Pharmaceuticals, has slimmed its losses after cutting its research and development spend, and selling more of its pain relief products overseas. Audio

12:00 PM.National's Paula Bennett calls for Police to be involved after rape allegations at Parliament. A man accused of murdering a toddler in Tauranga enters a not guilty plea. Audio