Midday Report for Friday 2 December 2016

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

12:26 PM.The former world golf number one Tiger Woods showed some signs of his old self as he endured a mixed day on his return to the PGA Tour after a 15-month absence. Audio

12:25 PM.The stock exchange operator, NZX, says the legal action with Ralec involving the Australian grain exchange is done and dusted. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.Over the Tasman, property incentives are in the spotlight again. There are perennial complaints about distortions to the housing market by negative gearing and capital gains tax concessions. Audio

12:20 PM.Property investor NPT says legal moves by fund manager Augusta Capital to hurry up a special shareholder meeting are pointless and a distraction. Audio

12:19 PM.The troubled vocational training school, Intueri Education Group, will soon receive some of the Australian government funding it's been waiting for. Audio

12:17 PM.Medical equipment maker Fisher and Paykel Healthcare has had a win in its legal battle with U.S. rival ResMed. Audio

12:00 PM.More pressure is put on the Government for an independent inquiry into child abuse. Pike River Mine protestors anger at a local contractor. Audio