Midday Report for Tuesday 25 February 2020

12:35 PM.Tasman District is being urged to make sure farmers as well as ratepayers help meet a 25 million dollar cost overrun for the Waimea Dam. Audio

12:26 PM.The two-time World Cup winner, former All Black Ben Franks is to retire from professional rugby at the end of the current English season. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.The Reserve Bank remains cautious about the development and recognition of crypto-currencies. Audio

12:20 PM.The retirement village operator Summerset's annual profit is down, with higher wages expected to remain a drag on its earnings. Audio

12:19 PM.Dry weather and reduced generation and tougher competition have knocked the earnings of power company , Mercury. Audio

12:18 PM.The NZME media group has slumped to a large loss after writing down the value of its business as it pursues a merger with its rival, Stuff. Audio

12:00 PM.Stock markets slip on coronavirus fears. MP Jami Lee Ross appears in court over fraud charges. Audio