Midday Report for Wednesday 19 July 2017

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand cyclist George Bennett says he has to put his withdrawal from the tour de France in perspective. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Keith Fergusson at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.A fledging New Zealand tech company expects to grow rapidly over the next six months with the help of the United States-based technology accelerator, TechStars. Audio

12:20 PM.Local food and drink companies are being urged to increase their skills and knowledge about technology to break into overseas markets. Audio

12:00 PM.Labour releases its alternative Budget. Inland Revenue won't reveal what it expects to get from tax changes. Audio