Midday Report for Tuesday 3 October 2017

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

12:26 PM.The Australian netball coach Lisa Alexander says they've been doing their homework on the Silver Ferns since the quad series and they've taken particular attention to young defender Kelly Jury. Audio

12:25 PM.The chief economist at the country's biggest bank, ANZ, is resigning. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Kate Tyro at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.The slowing housing market and higher costs have put a squeeze on profits at the country's biggest banks. Audio

12:19 PM.The Port of Napier has sparked a row with exporters and transport companies over levies it's imposed to cover higher costs. Audio

12:17 PM.Business confidence took a tumble in the run up to the election and may remain a touch brittle until a new government is formed. Audio

12:00 PM.The Las Vegas mass shooting raises the US gun reform question, yet again. Greens leader James Shaw wants to focus on forming a government with Labour. Audio