Midday Report for Thursday 7 April 2016

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

12:26 PM.The World Champion men's team sprint track cyclists Ethan Mitchell, Sam Webster and Eddie Dawkins have been confirmed to ride for gold at this year's Rio Olympics, and the American golf legend Tom… Read more Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:20 PM.An asset manager expects bonds to outperform cash over the next one to three years. Nikko Asset Management's head of bonds and currency, Fergus McDonald, says investors should look for better returns… Read more Audio

12:19 PM.The healthcare services provider, Abano Healthcare Group, says its full-year revenue and profit will be up sharply on the year earlier, driven by strong growth in its New Zealand dental business. Audio

12:16 PM.The economy appears to have some resilience according to activity on the roads. Audio

12:15 PM.The chief executive of listed gaming company, Sky City Entertainment, Nigel Morrison, is to leave the company. Audio

12:00 PM.Major plans to overhaul Child Youth and Family, and New Zealanders use foreign trusts to hide wealth. Audio