Midday Report for Monday 23 January 2017

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealanders have lost the wicket of Tim Southee since play began at 11 o'clock, while a Neil Wagner lbw dismissal was recently overturned on review. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.An economist says the United States President's plans to protect American jobs through trade restrictions could amount to more talk than action. Audio

12:21 PM.Investors are being warned not to ignore growing local political risks as this year's election gets closer. Audio

12:18 PM.The dental group, Abano Healthcare is pressing on with its aggressive expansion in the dental sector. Audio

12:17 PM.Shares in listed honey and oils company, Comvita, has fallen more than 18 percent this morning to a near 18-month low as it confirmed that tough trading conditions will result in a significant first… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.The Prime Minister refuses to bury the TPP and hundreds of Auckland homes are still without power. Audio