Midday Report for Friday 18 July 2014

12:38 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:27 PM.Italian Trio lead at 2014 British Open. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:22 PM.The New Zealand Institute for Economic Research is recommending a major reform of the rules governing the rental market, as a means of addressing crippling home affordability rates. Audio

12:19 PM.The future of Malaysia Airlines is in doubt after two plane disasters, in less than five months, killed 534 passengers. Audio

12:17 PM.The government's ultra fast broadband funding agency will allow Chorus to draw 178-million dollars in funding earlier than scheduled if it wants it, but at a hefty price. Audio

12:00 PM.A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane is shot down over Ukraine. At least one New Zealand passport holder is believed to have been on board the flight. Audio