Midday Report for Monday 12 December 2016

12:00 PM.It's official - Bill English and Paula Bennett are confirmed in the top jobs. A light-plane crash causes a massive East Coast power cut. Audio

12:17 PM.House prices are still rising to record levels, but the pace of growth is slowing and buyers are finding more choice in the market. Audio

12:19 PM.The Bankers' Association is reminding businesses and consumers to be alert to financial crime over the summer holidays. Audio

12:20 PM.A recent survey shows importers are more optimistic than exporters about the outlook for the New Zealand dollar, but that could change following the election of Donald Trump to president of the United… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at FNZC. Audio

12:24 PM.The small banking and financial services company, Heartland, plans to raise up to 30 million dollars to further invest in its digital strategy. Audio

12:25 PM.Motor vehicle and parts helped boost wholesale trade in the September quarter. Audio

12:26 PM.Former World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has taken a swipe at New Zealand's Joseph Parker and British boxer Anthony Joshua following the two fighters' bouts over the weekend. Audio

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