Midday Report for Monday 30 September 2019

12:35 PM.After an extremely turbulent few weeks, fine wool growers are breathing a sigh of relief that prices are on the mend. Audio

12:26 PM.The All Blacks have hinted they'll start a first-five other than Richie Mo'unga or Beauden Barrett in one of their next two rugby world cup pool matches against Canada and Namibia. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.A new fund will give New Zealanders the opportunity to invest in controversial companies like Tesla and 3D printing firms. Audio

12:21 PM.Traditional stand-alone retail shops are moving with the times in reaction to skyrocketing rents, while more consumers choose to shop online. Audio

12:20 PM.A stronger New Zealand dollar and rising expenses have eaten in to the Reserve Bank's financial surplus. Audio

12:17 PM.Sky Television is in talks to buy the broadcast rights for Super Rugby and The Rugby Championship for more than 235-million-dollars. Audio

12:00 PM.Rescuers scour the Tararuas for a missing plane. A firearm is found at the Christchurch home of an elderly couple discovered dead this morning. Audio