Midday Report for Wednesday 26 July 2017

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

12:26 PM.Hurricanes assistant coach John Plumtree says the Lions won't be at a disadvantage during this weeks super rugby semi final having not played a New Zealand side this season. Audio

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

12:21 PM.Dental company Abano Healthcare's full-year profit has beaten its forecasts as it looks to raise more money to speed up the growth in Australia. Audio

12:19 PM.The Commerce Commission has torpedoed plans by an Australian firm to takeover Tower Insurance. Audio

12:17 PM.Casino operator, SkyCity Entertainment, is having to spend more on the expansion of its Adelaide operation, while it's writing down the value of its Darwin business by nearly a third. Audio

12:00 PM.Synthetic cannabis linked to eighth death in Auckland and concern builders have been ignoring earthquake restraint rules. Audio