Midday Report for Wednesday 13 May 2015

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.Barcelona have qualified for the Champions League football final, despite losing 3-2 at Bayern Munich in Germany this morning. Audio

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

12:20 PM.The Auckland waterfront is becoming more high-tech after a major sponsorship deal. Audio

12:19 PM.Trade Me Property says house sellers are increasingly confident they'll get a higher price for their property. Audio

12:17 PM.The Reserve Bank is confident that tougher lending restrictions for Auckland's property investors will help cool Auckland's overheated housing market. Audio

12:00 PM.The Reserve Bank toughens up lending restrictions for Auckland investors and Prince Harry leaves behind the South Island for a haka at Linton Military Camp. Audio