Midday Report for Wednesday 22 July 2015

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

12:26 PM.The new Springbok captain Schalk Burger says it's an honour to lead his country against their greatest rivals the All Blacks, though he concedes he has some big shoes to fill. The Jamaican track star… Read more Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.The Institute of Economic Research's Shadow Board says a weaker economy justifies another cut in interest rates. Audio

12:20 PM.Summerset says it's bought another development site in Auckland this week - this time in the eastern suburbs. Audio

12:19 PM.A cooling economy is not hindering the ambitions of the labour firm, AWF-Madison. Audio

12:17 PM.More passengers are passing through Auckland Airport led by tourists from China and the United States. Audio

12:00 PM.Three investigations are underway into the death of a prisoner and Concern that Auckland's housing boom might mean more leaky buildings. Audio