Midday Report for Monday 19 September 2016

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

12:26 PM.The Rio Paralypians are enjoying a spectacular musical show as the curtain comes down on the 10 days of competition. Audio

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

12:23 PM.A local oil and mining lobby group is confident there'll be a pick up in activity over the coming year, despite sluggish global oil prices. Audio

12:22 PM.Activity in the services sector is at its highest level this year, with growth in sales and new orders. Audio

12:20 PM.Consumer confidence has picked up because of a stronger economy, but pockets of nervousness remain. Audio

12:19 PM.The sporting goods and homeware retailer, Briscoe Group, has reported a 33 percent jump in net profit on rising sales and market share. Audio

12:17 PM.Dairy company Synlait has reported a tripling of its full-year profit on the back of booming sales of infant formula, and announced ambitious expansion plans. Audio

12:00 PM.Helen Clark and John Key meet in New York. The motive for a bomb attack on Manhattan remains unknown. Audio