Midday Report for Monday 15 April 2019

12:35 PM.Rabobank's monthly agribusiness report for April says the spread of African Swine Fever in China is proving a boon for New Zealand exporters. Audio

12:26 PM.Damian McKenzie's dreams of playing at a first Rugby World Cup are over - for this year at least. Audio

12:25 PM.The water cooler company, Just Life Group, says it won't post an increased profit this financial year as initially expected, hit by an increase in the cost of borrowing on its purchase of the skylight… Read more Audio

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

12:21 PM.A big drop in the number of house sales is driving banks to compete for mortgage lending business with lower rates on longer terms. Audio

12:20 PM.Construction sector leaders hope to bring in industry players small and large to nut out the details of plan to tackle the problems they're facing. Audio

12:19 PM.The KiwiSaver fund manager Simplicity plans to invest at least $100-million of members growth funds into start-ups over the next decade. Audio

12:17 PM.Uncertainty at home and offshore has seen confidence in the environment for doing business ebb away in the lower North Island. Audio

12:00 PM.Pleas for information to locate a New Zealand nurse who was captured by Islamic State in Syria in 2013. The Government will offer teachers Maori language training. Audio