Midday Report for Friday 30 September 2016

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

12:26 PM.The Black Caps off-spinner Jeetan Patel says while he hasn't played a lot of Test cricket, he feels he has the experience to cope. Audio

12:24 PM.The dental company, Abano Healthcare Group, is asking shareholders to approve a near 18 percent increase in directors fees so it can give non-executive directors a raise, and add another director to… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.Across the Tasman, and the long-running dominance by trade unions of Australia's superannuation system is under threat. Audio

12:20 PM.The goods and services tax will be imposed on electronic products such as music tracks, movies, or software bought online from foreign companies from tomorrow. Audio

12:19 PM.The country's second biggest dairy company, Westland Milk Products, is looking to a lift in income from a joint venture with a Chinese company, which will make and sell infant formula. Audio

12:17 PM.The number of building consents has fallen slightly, but the annual rate is at the highest level in more than a decade. Audio

12:00 PM.Pilots warn of potential disaster from laser strikes on planes. Crown land in south Auckland will be used for transitional housing. Audio