Midday Report for Friday 5 September 2014

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.Tall Blacks advance to the knockout stage at the basketball world cup. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Campbell Johnstone at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:23 PM.Sales of new commercial vehicles reached a record high in August, while total new vehicle sales in the month reached their highest level for any August month since 1984. Audio

12:22 PM.Wholesale sales rose 1.8 percent in the June quarter, with all six of the industries measured, contributing to the increase. Audio

12:20 PM.The corporate regulator is requiring a second electricity lines company to reduce its future earnings because it over-charged customers in the year ended March, 2012. Audio

12:18 PM.One of New Zealand's largest investment property companies is developing its new Westgate retail mall with the future of retailing in mind. Audio

12:00 PM.The Prime Minister announces terms of reference for the inquiry into the conduct of former Minister, Judith Collins. A UN report finds physical punishment of children is on the decline in New Zealand.