Midday Report for Friday 23 August 2019

12:35 PM.A parliamentary select committee has heard evidence showing just how miserable bankrupties can be in the rural sector. Audio

12:26 PM.The Black Caps will need some early wickets on day two of the second cricket Test in Colombo if they're to have any chance of levelling the series. Audio

12:25 PM.The wine exporter, Delegat's net profit is up slightly on record case sales. Audio

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

12:22 PM.Growth in consumer spending has all but dried up. Audio

12:21 PM.KiwiBank's profits has dipped slightly and expects littled change in the coming year as it fights the big Australian-owned banks for customers. Audio

12:20 PM.Rubber goods manufacturer Skellerup has made a record profit for the year despite rising pressures from global trade turmoil and a downturn on the farm. Audio

12:19 PM.Honey producer Comvita's sales and margins have been hit by tighter regulations in China and New Zealand, as well as a poor honey harvest, resulting in a loss for the company. Audio

12:17 PM.Building products firm Steel & Tube has returned to profitability as it cut costs and repaid debt. Audio

12:00 PM.Waikato-Tainui and the Kingiitanga says they're not about to buy the land at Ihumātao. The stand-down period for low-skilled migrants unlikely to be removed in new visa proposals Audio