Midday Report for Tuesday 24 May 2016

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

12:26 PM.The Golden State forward Draymond Green will not be suspended for his kick to the groin of Oklahoma's New Zealand centre Steven Adams. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.Over the Tasman; Sydney's hot housing market, where the prices are not only thing on the rise. Jim Parker, explains. Audio

12:19 PM.The cinema software company, Vista Group, is expecting revenue growth of between 20 and 30% this year, although profit growth will to continue to lag. Audio

12:17 PM.Listed general insurance company Tower has reported a bigger first half loss on lingering Canterbury earthquake claims and a write down in its computer systrems. Audio

12:00 PM.Two teenage killers are sentenced to life for murder, the Government hints at new housing initiatives in Thursday's budget. Audio