Midday Report

The Government reveals details of its gun buy-back scheme. Prime Minister says no reason to stop inquiry into Hit and Run claims. Audio

Auckland airport's procedures for dealing with biosecurity threats are not up to scratch, according to the Minister for Agriculture and Biosecurity. Audio

The Crusaders coach Scott Robertson is preparing his side for the Ben Smith effect, with the All Blacks star named to start for the Highlanders in Friday's Super Rugby quarter-final in Christchurch. Audio

The country's balance of payments deficit has narrowed slightly. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

Private hospital operator Acurity is looking to broaden the range of medical services it offers. Audio

Social media giant Facebook plans to launch its own crytocurrency Libra and already it's raising questions about how regulators can assert control over it. Audio

The medicinal cannabis developer, Cannasouth, has had a soft debut on the NZX with shares trading as much as a quarter below the 50-cent issue price. Audio

Two people are killed and three injured in a crash in Bay of Plenty. Kiwirail says a third Auckland-wide shutdown in six months in unacceptable. Audio

Federated Farmers hopes a new scheme to help farmers in financial distress will improve the management of the whole problem of debt. Audio

Midday Markets for 18 June 2019. Audio