Midday Report for Friday 3 June 2016

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

12:26 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:26 PM.New Zealand golfer Danny Lee has rocketed into a share of third at the latest PGA Tour event in Ohio, and the All Blacks are hopeful a different approach to their pre-test buildup against Wales will… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.To Australia and our correspondent in Sydney, Jim Parker. Audio

12:20 PM.Official figures show the volume of building work put in place in the March quarter climbed a seasonally adjusted 5-point-3 percent. Audio

12:19 PM.The New Plymouth based TSB Bank has reported a net profit of 61.6 million dollars. Audio

12:17 PM.The small locally owned Co-operative Bank has increased its full year profit by 16 % driven by increased lending and interest income. Audio

12:00 PM.Angry Mangere locals are called on to calm down after a toddler is killed, and an arrest for a second student loan defaulter. Audio