Midday Report for Tuesday 26 November 2019

12:35 PM.A Southland farming leader says some changes to intensive winter grazing practices will take time, but it's important the sector does get onboard. Audio

12:26 PM.The Black Caps coach Gary Stead says its simply an anomaly that the win over England doesn't count towards the new test cricket championship. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.The pharmacy retailer, Green Cross Health's first half profit is down reflecting a drop in sales. Audio

12:20 PM.The liquidator of the collapsed online broker Halifax believes the financial regulatory system is sound, even though it didn't detect any problems with the company before it folded. Audio

12:19 PM.Insurance will cover damage caused by last month's fire at the International Convention Centre and Horizon Hotel, under construction in central Auckland. Audio

12:17 PM.Consumer spending has hit its best level for the year. Audio

12:00 PM.The National Party consider a police task force to target gangs. Cricket New Zealand will personally apologise to England bowler Jofra Archer. Audio