Midday Report for Tuesday 12 March 2019

12:35 PM.A drought declaration in Tasman has now been extended to cover Marlborough and the West Coast's Buller District. Audio

12:26 PM.The Black Caps have picked up 3 wickets on the final morning as they push for victory on the final day of the second Test against Bangladesh in Wellington. After starting the day on 80 for 3, he… Read more Audio

12:25 PM.The transport sector continues to signal an economic slowdown as the year goes on. Audio

12:20 PM.The British government's attempts to get changes to its Brexit deal are going down to the wire. Audio

12:19 PM.The drycleaning delivery service Laundromap has outlined ambitious plans to expand throughout Australia and New Zealand. Audio

12:17 PM.The Briscoe retail group has made another record profit, but warns margins will be tested by growing economic and financial pressures. Audio

12:00 PM.The Serious Fraud Office is to investigate a complaint over political donations to National. The Police watchdog finds a Nelson pursuit that resulted in three fatalities was justified. Audio