Midday Report for Wednesday 26 October 2016

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

12:27 PM.Tennis star Venus Williams has been confirmed to play at the ASB Classic in Auckland for the fourth time in January, joining her sister and world number two Serena at the tournament. Audio

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

12:21 PM.To Australia, where an increasing number of consumers and householders are feeling a financial pinch. Audio

12:20 PM.KiwiSaver fund investment returns picked up the pace in the September quarter. Audio

12:17 PM.Fast food operator, Restaurant Brands, is expanding into the Pacific to diversify earnings and growth as it reports a flat first half profit. Audio

12:00 PM.The High Court is told Losi Filipo should have been jailed, not discharged without conviction. Council changes put the Ruataniwha dam project in doubt. Audio