Midday Report for Monday 31 October 2016

12:00 PM.Three coal mines of the collapsed state miner Solid Energy are to be sold to a joint venture and the number of consents for new houses has risen to its highest level in more than a decade. Audio

12:17 PM.Joint venture of coal miner Bathhurst Resources and food processor Talleys have joined forces to buy three coal mines of the collapsed state miner Solid Energy. Audio

12:19 PM.An asset manager says the Commerce Commission's demand for more information on the proposed merger between Sky TV and Vodafone is necessary if it's to protect the interests of consumers. Audio

12:22 PM.Figures show newly imbedded Reserve Bank restrictions are having an impact on mortgage lending. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at FNZC Audio

12:27 PM.Investment manager Booster, formerly known as Grosvenor, says it will put 400-million of clients' funds into the new socially responsible overseas investment fund that's been unveiled by Vanguard… Read more Audio

12:28 PM.Lewis Hamilton won the Mexican Formula One Grand Prix to cut Mercedes team mate Nico Rosberg's lead to 19 points with two races remaining. Audio

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