Midday Report for Friday 21 July 2017

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

12:26 PM.Hurricanes halfback TJ Penenara doesn't think the Brumbies will stifle his sides attack by slowing the tempo in tonight's Super Rugby quarter final. Audio

12:25 PM.Air New Zealand is spreading its wings with American investors by issuing American Depositary Receipts in the United States through Deutsche Bank. Audio

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

12:21 PM.Fletcher Building's big losses on major construction projects and writing down the value of Australian assets is being blamed in part on poor governance around the board table. Audio

12:19 PM.Fonterra is investing 150-million dollars to chase a growing taste in Asia for cream cheese. Audio

12:17 PM.Immigration and tourism remain at record levels - as the country continues to attract people to either live or holiday here. Audio

12:00 PM.Labour and the Government blame each other for the rules driving up house prices. The deluge brings flooding to Canterbury and Otago. Audio