Midday Report for Tuesday 31 January 2017

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

12:26 PM.Athletics New Zealand has scored a coup by enticing Olympic men's shot put champion Ryan Crouser of the United States to New Zealand for a couple of meets. Audio

12:25 PM.SKY Network Television says it will pay an interim dividend of 15 cents a share -- five cents more than it was planning to pay. Audio

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

12:21 PM.The hunt is one for the next generation of companies to devise and develop smart products and services for the energy sector. Audio

12:20 PM.DB Breweries has bought the Wellington craft beer maker Tuatara Brewing for an undisclosed sum, and plans to introduce the brand to a global market. Audio

12:19 PM.The number of people coming to New Zealand to live is still hitting record highs. Audio

12:17 PM.An announcement is expected soon on whether the Governor of the Reserve Bank, Graeme Wheeler, will serve a second five-year term. Audio

12:00 PM.Immigration numbers soar to a new high and pressure mounts on Donald Trump to withdraw his contentious travel ban. Audio