Midday Report

The budget leak controversy continues as Simon Bridges accuses the Minister of Finance of lying. Nearly 50,000 teachers are on strike, protesting for better pay and workloads. Audio

A doubling of expenditure on forestry is being forecast for Thursday's budget by the National Party. Audio

The horticulture industry expects to become a 10-billion-dollar a year industry next year. Audio

A stunning strike from Gianni Stensness helped the New Zealand Under-20 mens football secure a place in the knockout stages of the FIFA Under-20 World Cup in Poland. Audio

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

The retail software company, Vend, is expanding into the North American market with a large increase in the number of sales and marketing staff. Audio

The biotech company, Blis Technologies has delivered a maiden profit, slightly ahead of expectations. Audio

The retirement village and aged care company Arvida, has benefitted from a focus on medical care and staying away from the Auckland property market. Audio

The country's biggest transport company Mainfreight has made a record profit as it gained the benefit of international expansion. Audio

The National Party has leaked parts of Thursday's Wellbeing Budget. Fossil fuel mining protesters disrupt a conference at the Dunedin Town Hall. Audio

The Agriculture Minister says Mycoplasma bovis cannot be eradicated, unless all farmers comply with the national animal tracking system. Audio