Midday Report

King Salmon's catch will be smaller this year after another warmer summer resulted in more fish deaths. Audio

New Zealand's largest bank, ANZ has reported a smaller half year profit with a slowing housing market and intense competition for lending contributing to the fall. Audio

The latest labour market numbers are a mixed bag - showing the number of people out of work has dropped but also indicating fewer jobs are being created. Audio

An Otara man admits murdering his wife's lover with a machete. Public hospitals say they're coping well on the third day of strikes by junior doctors. Audio

Biosecurity New Zealand has been told to move fast so new technology is made quickly available to keep the country safe from pests and diseases. Audio

The Brisbane and Kiwis rugby league halfback Kodi Nikorima is on the verge of signing with the Warriors. Audio

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

Measuring a country's success has generally been about how its economy grows or contracts, until now. Massey University researchers have created a Shared Prosperity Index.  Audio

The healthcare and animal products company, Ebos Group is looking to raise 150 million dollars to pay down debt as it eyes up further acquisitions. Audio

The Corrections Minister accuses the Destiny Church leader of preaching hate. National Party leader Simon Bridges says he's confident in his leadership. Audio

NZX is reporting falling milk production in March. US commentators are more blunt: the New Zealand dairy season is ending with a wimper. Audio