Midday Report for Tuesday 10 May 2016

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

12:27 PM.Two more sailors have been added to the New Zealand Olympic team for Rio. Audio

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

12:23 PM.Momentum continues in the economy, despite a sluggish month for truck movements. Audio

12:22 PM.The Government's made a surplus of 167-million dollars for the nine months to the end of March. Audio

12:20 PM.The sporting goods and homewares retailer, Briscoe Group, says its first quarter sales are off to a strong start. Audio

12:19 PM.The natural foods and honey producer, Comvita, has made a record full-year net profit - up 68 percent - driven by strong sales in Australia. Audio

12:18 PM.Spending using electronic cards has risen, but an economist warns that households are taking on more debt. Audio

12:00 PM.John Key downplays Ken Whitney's links to Mossack Fonseca and Canterbury homeowners say insurance rebuilds in the city are slowing. Audio