Midday Report for Monday 26 November 2018

12:35 PM.The police are investigating after a needle was found in a punnet of strawberries purchased from a South Canterbury supermarket on Saturday. Audio

12:26 PM.Black Ferns sevens player Michaela Blyde has paid tribute to captain and fellow nominee Sarah Goss after winning at the World Rugby awards which were dominated by Ireland. Audio

12:25 PM.The spike in fuel prices seems to have dampened consumer spending. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.The directors of fast food operator Restaurant Brands are giving a conditional thumbs up to a partial takeover offer from a Mexican company. Audio

12:19 PM.The glass manufacturer, Metro Performance Glass, has posted a lower first half profit as it struggles to improve its Australian business, and is suspending dividends until it cuts debts. Audio

12:17 PM.The health appliance manufacturer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, has made a record first half profit and expects momentum to continue through the rest of the year. Audio

12:00 PM.More information is released on the fatal Darfield shooting. A needle is found in a punnet of strawberries in South Canterbury. Audio