Midday Report for Friday 5 August 2016

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The Olympic sailor, Peter Burling, says he's honoured to be carrying the New Zealand flag alongside his sailing partner, Blair Tuke, at the Rio Opening Ceremony tomorrow. Audio

12:25 PM.The latest from the markets. Audio

12:23 PM.A global consumer confidence survey shows sentiment in New Zealand has become more pessimistic. Audio

12:22 PM.Over to Australia now where one of the country's top regulators has questioned the merits of privatisation. Audio

12:20 PM.The Australian-based mining company OceanaGold says its Waihi and Macraes mines will stay open for at least another three years. Audio

12:19 PM.The listed fresh produce exporter T&G Global, formerly Turners and Growers, has nearly doubled its first profit on higher sales and a one-off gain from an asset sale. Audio

12:17 PM.The chief executive of the troubled education provider, Intueri Education Group, has been forced out by the board, as it looks to improve the company's poor financial performance. Audio

12:00 PM.Mixed reaction to New Zealand judge's resignation from the UK child sexual abuse inquiry and Peter Burling and Blair Tuke named as co-captains of the Olympic team. Audio