Midday Report for Friday 9 November 2018

12:35 PM.Some farmers in the South Island's Westland District are having to dump milk and others have shifted stock to higher ground, due to flooding in the area. Audio

12:26 PM.The All Blacks coach Steve Hansen says facing the haka and his country of birth will be emotional for Brad Shields. Audio

12:25 PM.The fish oil producer, SeaDragon, says it's missed its first half financial targets as it works to overcome regulatory hurdles in Europe. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:19 PM.The wheels haven't fallen off the economy with a pick-up in freight traffic. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand's largest retailer, The Warehouse Group, has reported a strong lift in sales, with improved revenue and margins. Audio

12:00 PM.On the West Coast, no let up yet in the heavy rain that has caused damage and a death. A major victory for a conservation group fighting swamp kauri exports. Audio