Midday Report for Wednesday 21 September 2016

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

12:26 PM.The veterans Maria Tutaia and Anna Harrison have returned to the Silver Ferns squad for the four test Constellation Cup series against Australia next month, despite both still carrying injuries. Audio

12:25 PM.The Accident Compensation Corporation is looking for feedback on a proposal to cut levies by 10 percent. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:22 PM.As you may heave heard in the news - the number of people coming to New Zealand to live, study and work has rebounded to record highs. Audio

12:21 PM.The New Zealand Superannuation Fund has made less than 2 percent on its investments in the year to June, reflecting the slump in returns from global share markets. Audio

12:19 PM.Kathmandu Holdings has beat its own expectations with a strong full year profit, up nearly two-thirds on the year earlier. Audio

12:17 PM.Fonterra's higher forecast payout to farmers is likely to add nearly a billion dollars to the economy. Audio

12:00 PM.Iraq welcomes New Zealand's help in the fight against Islamic State. Faulty hip implant patients want to sue the device's maker. Audio