Midday Report for Tuesday 4 February 2020

12:35 PM.People and groups in the logging industry are scrambling to find out the full impact of the new coronavirus on their business. Audio

12:26 PM.A future NBA star cuts ties with the Breakers. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kyle Edmonds of Jarden Securities. Audio

12:24 PM.The New Zealand economy may post negative growth if the impact of coronavirus is severe. Audio

12:22 PM.The Financial Markets Authority has told life insurers it wants co-operation rather than confrontation in bringing change to the industry. Audio

12:19 PM.Financial markets have had a shakey start to the year, but the ANZ Bank says strength in the global labour markets and increasing wage inflation bodes well for economic growth. Audio

12:17 PM.The former chief executive of the collapsed CBL insurance group has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges brought by the Serious Fraud Office. Audio

12:00 PM.31 people are evacuated from the Routeburn Track, but hundreds remain stranded in Fiordland; Politicians address crowds gathered at the Waitangi Treaty Grounds. Audio