Midday Report for Friday 4 August 2017

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

12:26 PM.The Crusaders are more than happy with the appointment of South African Jaco Peyper as referee for Sunday's Super Rugby final against the Lions in Johannesburg. Audio

12:25 PM.A wider number of groups is now covered by anti-money laundering laws. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kate Tyro at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.New Zealand insurers are probably more prepared than they think to deal with increasing competition brought by digital disruption. Audio

12:20 PM.A tax expert has doubts that the government's clamp down on tax dodging by multi-national companies will net the 200-million dollars a year that's being touted. Audio

12:19 PM.A2 Milk and its infant formula supplier, Synlait Milk, are confident their top-of-the line Platinum brand will get the necessary import permit from Chinese food authorities. Audio

12:17 PM.The pay gap between men and women serving on company boards has more than halved over the past three years, but inequality remains a big concern. Audio

12:00 PM.Jacinda Arden rules out any deal making Winston Peters Prime Minister. Auckland's mayor welcomes National's new spend-up on public transport. Audio