Midday Report for Tuesday 1 March 2016

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

12:26 PM.An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.Let's get back over the Tasman to our correspondent, Jim Parker. He says the prospects of further income tax cuts in Australia look to have taken another blow. Audio

12:20 PM.Listed gold miner Oceana Gold says it plans to spend 10 million US dollars this year to look for more gold at its Waihi mine. Audio

12:19 PM.A visiting aviation expert doubts that extending Wellington's runway will necessarily attract new airlines because the region is not on the radar as a must visit destination. Audio

12:17 PM.The country's purchasing power with the rest of the world has weakened further - but cheaper fuel is helping. Audio

12:00 PM.Opposition support for changes to employment likely, on one condition; Melanoma sufferers in Wellington expect a ministerial greeting. Audio