Midday Report

Leaked information from the National Party suggests a lot more money will be offered to combat foreign pests and diseases in tomorrow's budget. Audio

The cancer diagnostics company, Pacific Edge, has made a smaller full year loss, with gains in operating revenue. Audio

The Wellington wicketkeeper Tom Blundell is ready to step into the New Zealand line-up for its opening Cricket World Cup game against Sri Lanka this weekend, after impressing in this morning's loss to… Read more Audio

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

The multi-million-dollar Commercial Bay development in downtown Auckland has been delayed again. Audio

The car reseller and finance company, Turners Automotive Group, has reported a small drop in profit with an oversupply of imported cars in the market. Audio

Property management and investment concern Stride has posted a lower net profit, with slower growth in the value of its portfolio. Audio

The national grid operator, Transpower, and regional lines companies have had their earnings wings clipped by the industry's regulator. Audio

Limits on risky mortgage lending are to stay unchanged, with the Reserve Bank concerned that household and farm debt is still too high. Audio