Midday Report for Tuesday 1 October 2019

12:35 PM.New Zealand's main trading banks are defending suggestions they are harder on the farmers than they need to be. Audio

12:26 PM.The brewing and hospitality company, Moa Group, has completed the purchase of Auckland's Non Solo Pizza for 3-point-7-5 mllion dollars. Audio

12:26 PM.All Blacks loose forward Ardie Savea will wear protective goggles in tomorrow's Rugby World Cup match against Canada, after trialling them at training this week. Audio

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

12:22 PM.Three independent experts generally agree the Reserve Bank's approach to increasing the amount of capital banks should hold in reserve is based on sensible and sound analysis. Audio

12:20 PM.The outdoor goods and clothing retailer Kathmandu is buying Australia's global surf and sports company, Rip Curl. Audio

12:17 PM.Business confidence has further deteriorated... is at a decade low.. and now points to annual economic growth slowing to below 1 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.The man accused of murdering Christchurch man Michael McGrath pleads not guilty. Some teenagers are upset about having to hand in their AR-15s. Audio