Midday Report for Thursday 19 March 2020

12:35 PM.The New Zealand Shearing Sports season is over with the cancellation of nine competitions which were scheduled for the next three weeks. Audio

12:26 PM.The automation and robotics manufacturer, Scott Technology, says its full year earnings will be materially affected by the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Audio

12:26 PM.Just four days out from the start of the second round of the ANZ Premiership, Netball New Zealand can not confirm whether or not the three scheduled games will go ahead. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Michael Grace of Jarden Securities. Audio

12:22 PM.Putting values on commercial property is being disrupted by the uncertainties caused by the spread of the Covid-19 virus. Audio

12:20 PM.The dairy company Synlait Milk has reported a 30 percent fall in its first half profit as its costs rose, despite bringing in more revenue. Audio

12:19 PM.Forecasts of how badly national and global economies will be hit by the Covid-19 virus are starting to emerge. Audio

12:17 PM.As you may have heard in the news, the economy managed modest growth in the final quarter of last year. Audio

12:00 PM.The government is preparing to announce further restrictions on gatherings. Aviation thrown a 600-million dollar life line. Audio