Midday Report for Wednesday 12 February 2020

12:34 PM.The Minister of Agriculture says Government moves on dehydrated Northland will help farmers get the best advice, though it will not help solve their problems. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand driver Scott McLaughlin says he's under no illusion as to the challenge ahead of him as he tries to break into the Indy Car series in the United States. Audio

12:25 PM.The specialist dairy company a2 Milk is putting a-million-dollars towards research for a coronavirus vaccine. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Grant Cotty of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.Lawyers are picking a surge in class actions this year if opt-out cases are given the green light. Audio

12:20 PM.Company directors are being urged to give more details about their fees or face a backlash from shareholders. Audio

12:18 PM.The pay T-V operator, Sky Network Television, has reported a 78 percent fall in half year profit, after spending almost 300-million-dollars to reshape its business. Audio

12:17 PM.The ASB Bank has posted a flat half year result as a slower economy restrained lending, and low interest rates dented margins. Audio

12:00 PM.The community in Flaxmere reacts to the beating of a 4 year old in his home. Waihi's tap water is likely to be restored soon after a broken pipe cut off its supply. Audio