Midday Report for Monday 9 December 2019

12:26 PM.While there are concerns about the Melbourne Cricket Ground pitch for the Boxing Day test between New Zealand and Australia, a looming heatwave in Perth presents more immediate issues for the Black… Read more Audio

12:23 PM.The stock market operator expects its underlying earnings for the year to hit the top end of its expectations. Audio

12:21 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Michael Grace of Jarden Securities. Audio

12:19 PM.The retirement village developer and operator Metlifecare, isn't worried about being too committed to the Auckland market, as it embarks on a near-billion-dollar spend in the city. Audio

12:17 PM.More than a billion dollars has been wiped off the value of New Zealand's largest listed company A2 Milk this morning following the surprise resignation of the company's chief executive. Audio

12:17 PM.Residential property investors are showing a little more interest amid an overall pick-up in housing market sentiment. Audio

12:00 PM.Road access between Christchurch and Timaru is being restored. The air force may fly out tourists stranded in Franz Josef. Audio