Midday Report for Tuesday 17 September 2019

12:35 PM.A new report says the Government's proposed clean up of waterways will not harm New Zealand's overall economy. Audio

12:26 PM.The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen expects the Springboks to gamble defensively in their much anticipated Rugby World Cup opener in Yokohama on Saturday. Audio

12:25 PM.Two companies are spending 15-thousand-dollars on a satellite and a system to go along with it, to allow Chatham Islands' residents to watch Rugby World Cup matches. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kyle Edmonds of Jarden Securities. Audio

12:22 PM.A highly competitive retail landscape and rising cost pressures have seen Briscoe Group's profit remain relatively flat for the first half of the year. Audio

12:21 PM.The New Zealand dollar remains the 10th most traded currency globally, according to a survey by the Bank of International Settlements. Audio

12:19 PM.A swathe of gloomy global headlines appear to have further dampened consumers' outlook about the economy but they're feeling more upbeat about their own personal finances. Audio

12:17 PM.Financial regulators are disappointed and unimpressed by the life insurance industry's failure to fix issues and clean up its act. Audio

12:00 PM.Freight carriers warn consumer costs will go up if fuel prices rise. Saudi Arabia insists Iran, not Yemeni rebels, attacked its oil refineries. Audio