Midday Report for Wednesday 16 November 2016

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

12:26 PM.Shares in the stockmarket operator, NZX, have been placed in a trading halt this morning, pending a company announcement. Audio

12:26 PM.Former New Zealand cricket captain Ken Rutherford says the Black Caps should be able to resurrect their woeful 2016 season with the red ball against a Pakistan side who've struggled for game time. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kate Tyro from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:23 PM.Over to Australia where there's something of a revolt occurring among shareholders in the Commonwealth Bank the owner of New Zealand's ASB Bank. Audio

12:21 PM.IkeGPS's first half loss is nearly double that of last year's, while sales are also less than half of what they were the year earlier. Audio

12:21 PM.An economist says there's ample room for the dairy co-operative, Fonterra, to raise its forecast payout to farmers. Audio

12:19 PM.The retail property investor, Investore's first half profit is tracking to expectations, while rents have been driven up by recent acquistions of standalone shops and supermarkets. Audio

12:17 PM.The country's biggest retail power company Genesis Energy has increased its stake in the Kupe oil and gas field. Audio

12:00 PM.The Prime Minister promises support for Kaikoura businessesand efforts to evacuate the quake-hit area gain pace. Audio