Midday Report for Thursday 23 November 2017

12:33 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.New Zealand Football's on the hunt for a new All Whites coach with Anthony Hudson announcing his resignation. Audio

12:24 PM.Property investment company Stride says its first half profit reflects strong growth in its property management business, which accounted for nearly a quarter of total revenue. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.A wet winter, lack of big events, and a slowing housing market are all being blamed for a dramatic slowdown in consumer spending. Audio

12:18 PM.The maker of the Maxigesic painkiller has narrowed its half-year loss because of higher sales in Australia. Audio

12:16 PM.The country's biggest retirement village operator, Ryman Healthcare, has delivered a strong first half result, boosted by increased margins on the sale of units. Audio

12:00 PM.Labour's former finance minister is set to head the Government's working tax group. Credit card spending grows by more than 30 percent in the past five years. Audio