Midday Report for Monday 3 October 2016

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

12:26 PM.The United States dominated the final-day singles to reclaim golf's Ryder Cup after three consecutive defeats, beating Europe 17-11 in Minnesota. Audio

12:25 PM.Commercial property investor, Goodman Trust, has managed to gain another 4-million dollars for the sale of an Auckland business park to another property company, Oyster Group. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:20 PM.The battle of consumer loyalty schemes continues with Countdown supermarkets joining forces with the motoring group, AA, to offer fuel discounts and bonuses. Audio

12:19 PM.The industrial investment firm, Hellaby Holdings, has appointed Grant Samuel as an independent advisor to assess a proposed takeover offer. Audio

12:17 PM.The Auckland-based power company, Mercury, is moving into solar energy and battery storage technology. Audio

12:00 PM.The Prime Minister is under pressure over child poverty and a leg up for our national bird. Audio