Midday Report for Friday 20 March 2020

12:35 PM.The kiwifruit industry says the closure of New Zealand's border to foreign nationals will put further strain on this seasons' harvest. Audio

12:26 PM.Netball New Zealand has postponed the ANZ Premiership for two weeks due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kyle Edmonds of jarden Securities. Audio

12:22 PM.The Financial markets Authority says recent market turmoil is raising the pressure on Kiwisaver companies to cope with nervous investors and give best advice. Audio

12:20 PM.Campervan rental and tourism operator Tourism Holdings has cancelled its interim dividend, laying off staff and cutting executive pay. Audio

12:18 PM.An aviation commentator says the loans being guaranteed to Air New Zealand from the government will inject some market confidence in the national carrier. Audio

12:17 PM.The Reserve Bank has announce a broad range of measures to keep money flowing to banks on to businesses and households. Audio

12:00 PM.The government dispatches 900-million dollars to keep Air New Zealand flying and re-training for forestry workers in the Gisborne-Tairawhiti region. Audio