Midday Report for Wednesday 9 August 2017

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

12:26 PM.The small investment company AFC Group, which is listed on the baby company NZAX is being queried by the Financial Markets Authority about the auditor's comments on the company's accounts. Audio

12:26 PM.Botswana's medal hope Isaac Makwala has accused athletics world governing body the IAAF of "sabotage" after he was excluded from the 400 metres at the world athletic champs in London following a bout… Read more Audio

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

12:20 PM.The listed property investment company Property for Industry has reported a loss of 5.6 million dollars for the six months to June. Audio

12:18 PM.An increase in lending and a fall in bad debts has sent ASB Bank's annual profit barrelling through the billion dollar level. Audio

12:16 PM.Casino operator, SkyCity Entertainment, has reported a 69 percent fall in its annual net profit, as a result of a writedown in one of its Australian casinos. Audio

12:00 PM.Labour promises to place a levy on commercial water bottlers. Reports of bribery and corruption giving the private tertiary sector a 'bad rap.' Audio