Midday Report for Monday 4 November 2019

12:35 PM.The fishing industry has suffered a partial defeat over ocean regulations, in a decision by the Court of Appeal. Audio

12:26 PM.Early childhood education provider Evolve is rolling ahead full steam with its Australia expansion, purchasing another 5 childcare centres. Audio

12:26 PM.Portia Woodman is back in the Black Ferns Sevens team for the first time since rupturing her Achilles tendon 12 months ago. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie -- Craigs Investment. Audio

12:19 PM.Local start ups are increasingly relying on offshore funding to help them traverse the so-called valley of death. Audio

12:18 PM.Meanwhile, the Reserve Bank has put Westpac back on the list of big banks allowed to assess their own financial risks and capital requirements. Audio

12:17 PM.Westpac New Zealand's profit has grown marginally as expenses rose and margins were hit by lower interest rates and tougher competition. Audio

12:00 PM.Shock in Levin after a 90-year-old is attacked in her home. Defeat in the Court of Appeal for the fishing industry. Audio