Midday Report for Wednesday 29 January 2020

12:35 PM.Farmers in Waikato have about another three weeks without rain before the dry conditions will warrant emergency assistance, according to a group of local experts. Audio

12:26 PM.The Black Caps are hoping for third time lucky against India. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:24 PM.The listed commercial property investor Augusta Capital is the latest to be subject to a takeover. Audio

12:23 PM.Many investors continue to shun high yielding shares and managed funds, with most counting on their own home to generate capital returns. Audio

12:21 PM.A review recommending changes to KiwiSaver is receiving a thumbs up from the financial industry. Audio

12:19 PM.The dental group and takeover target, Abano Healthcare, has reported a sharp fall in its half year profit, due to one-off costs and a struggling Australian business. Audio

12:17 PM.Huawei New Zealand hopes the government will take the lead from Britain and allow its equipment to be used in New Zealand's 5G networks. Audio

12:00 PM.Roading gets a big chunk of new infrastructure spending; Research reveals 40 percent of recyclable plastic bottles end up in landfills. Audio