Midday Report for Tuesday 17 May 2016

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand basketballer Steven Adams admits guarding the Gold State Warriors star Steph Curry is almost impossible for someone like him. Audio

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

12:23 PM.Across the Tasman it appears Australian companies are hoarders of cash. Audio

12:22 PM.The country's biggest mortgage lender, ANZ, says the amount being withdrawn from its Kiwisaver schemes by first home buyers has more than doubled in the past year. Audio

12:17 PM.Westpac Bank is warning New Zealanders are throwing caution to the wind by taking on too much debt. Audio

12:00 PM.Report finds agencies are not to blame for Blessie Gotingco's murder, Queenstown high school gets a 100-thousand dollar donation following land sale. Audio