Midday Report for Thursday 20 April 2017

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

12:26 PM.The British and Irish Lions coach, Warren Gatland, says his side will have to earn back the respect of the New Zealand public on their June tour. Audio

12:25 PM.Cooks Global Foods, which has the Esquire Coffee House master franchise, has had strong sales growth as it added more stores. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Rupert Lister at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.The dental group, Abano Healthcare, is going to court to recover more than half a million dollars in costs from the backers of a failed takeover offer. Audio

12:19 PM.The listed fast food operator, Restaurant Brands, has posted another record full-year profit with strong group sales, primarily because of its KFC business in New Zealand and Australia. Audio

12:17 PM.As you may have heard in the news, there's been a strong surge in inflation, which has hit its highest level since mid-2011. Audio

12:00 PM.A repeat sex offender to be monitored for the next decade. Shock and sadness near Christchurch after a double shooting. Audio