Midday Report for Thursday 22 September 2016

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

12:26 PM.The Overseas Investment Office has given approval for the merger between media companies Fairfax and NZME. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand cricket captain Kane Williamson says his batsmen must play the ball and not the pitch if they're to be successful in the opening test against India, which starts this afternoon in… Read more Audio

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

12:23 PM.Fast food operator Restaurant Brands has reported a near one third rise in sales in the second quarter, driven by its recently acquired KFC stores in Australia. Audio

12:21 PM.The dairy co-operative, Fonterra, has reported a bumper full-year profit off the back of low milk prices and stronger sales of high-value products. Audio

12:19 PM.The United States Federal Reserve has left interest rates unchanged, but signaled a rate rise is in the pipeline before the end of the year. Audio

12:17 PM.As you may have heard in the news, the Reserve Bank did what was expected -- leaving the cash rate steady a record low 2 percent -- but making clear that another cut is probably coming Audio

12:00 PM.All dangerous and menacing dogs will be given the snip. John Key's blood -on-your -hands warning over Syria. Audio