Midday Report for Tuesday 11 February 2020

12:35 PM.Farming leaders and the Ministry for Primary Industries have met this morning to discuss the extremely dry conditions in Northland. Audio

12:26 PM.Listed cancer testing company TruScreen is the latest firm to warn it will likely be affected by the coronavirus outbreak. Audio

12:26 PM.Having suffered a series whitewash at the hands of India in the Twenty20 series, the Black Caps have the chance to return the favour come today's third and final one dayer in Mount Maunganui. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Ed Glennie of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.A carbon farming company wants the government to expand offset planting provisions in the ETS - so that all landowners can plant trees for carbon credits. Audio

12:20 PM.The surge in Kiwisaver funds last year has highlighted the comparatively poor returns investors get from default funds. Audio

12:19 PM.The automation and robotics manufacturer, Scott Technology, has landed a multi-million dollar contract to design and build an automated mine laboratory for Rio Tinto. Audio

12:17 PM.More freight movement around the country suggests stronger economic growth is imminent, but the coronavirus could dampen that. Audio

12:00 PM.Five-million dollars worth of drugs have been seized in raids in Auckland. The National Party leader is urging the Serious Fraud Office to act swiftly. Audio