Midday Report

The number of new vehicle registrations has dropped significantly, in yet another sign of a slowing economy. Audio

The SBS Bank is restricting lending to businesses and farmers, particularly in the North Island. Audio

A tornado has lifted roofs in Northland. Calls for local communities to take the lead on speed restrictions. Audio

More than 100 thousand cattle have now been culled as the Government works to eradicate Mycoplasma bovis. Audio

The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen ISN'T concerned by the dips in form of the New Zealand Super Rugby franchises. Audio

The Wellington-based medical technology company Volpara plans to buy a major US medical software company for $22 million.

  Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by yle Edmonds of FNZC. Audio

New Zealanders have paid 5-billion dollars in foreign exchange fees over the past five years - according to research commissioned by the money wire service TransferWise. Audio

Fletcher Building has downgraded its earnings expectations for the year after the sale of its Formica business. Audio

The local sharemarket falls sharply. The Queen pays tribute to the United States at a state banquet for Donald Trump. Audio

Midday Rural News for 31 May 2019. Audio