Midday Report for Thursday 10 September 2015

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

12:26 PM.Romanian second seed Simona Halep and Italy's Flavia Pennetta have advanced to a US Open semi-final match-up by ousting two-time grand slam champions Victoria Azarenka and Petra Kvitova. Audio

12:25 PM.Property for Industry has been placed in a trading halt at its request, pending a company announcement on the results of a bookbuild. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:20 PM.Several retail banks have quickly followed suit in dropping their floating mortgage rates. Audio

12:20 PM.Retail spending using electronic cards is up slightly, but growing weakness in the economy could give consumers reason to pause. Audio

12:17 PM.The dollar has fallen more than a cent after the Reserve Bank cut the benchmark interest rate for the third consecutive time, and signalled more reductions are likely. Audio

12:00 PM.The Reserve Bank cuts interest rates again and Surgeons face discrimination, bullying and sexual harassment. Audio