Midday Report for Tuesday 15 August 2017

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

12:26 PM.The All Whites have suffered a setback ahead of next months world cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands, with defender Tommy Smith ruled out with a hamstring injury. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks of FNZC. Audio

12:21 PM.A big lift in funds management business and a reduction in costs after quitting unprofitable businesses have helped lift the first half profit of stock exchange operator NZX. Audio

12:19 PM.The retirement village operator Summerset Group's first half profit has rocketed by 78 percent on the back of property value gains and improved sales. Audio

12:17 PM.The New Zealand Super Fund has sold shares in some of the world's biggest companies to reduce its investment in firms emitting greenhouse gases. Audio

12:00 PM.The PM signals he would like the Reserve Bank to review home lending rules and Jacinda Ardern reprimands one of her MPs for lack of judgement. Audio