Midday Report for Wednesday 8 February 2017

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

12:26 PM.Tributes are flowing for former All Whites captain Steve Sumner, who died this morning after a battle with cancer. Audio

12:25 PM.The utilities investor, Infratil, says its United States renewable energy joint venture has a future even though the new administration is favouring coal and other carbon based energy sources. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite of FNZC. Audio

12:20 PM.The new year may be the best time to ask for a wage increase, but the state of the economy and company finances will determine the outcome for most workers. Audio

12:19 PM.The heady pace of economic growth is showing signs of slowing and may be close to its peak. Audio

12:17 PM.Listed transport company, Fliway, has had a sharp fall in its first half profit after losing a key customer but says it's starting to see some recovery. Audio

12:00 PM.Approval to use medicinal cannabis gets easier and an arrest is made in the case of a Whakatane cafe shooting. Audio