Midday Report for Thursday 21 December 2017

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.New Zealand's Bernie Smith is locked in a thrilling battle with England World No.27 Justin Pipe in ther first round match at the World Darts Championships in London. Audio

12:25 PM.The China Construction Bank Corporation has been registered as a bank. Audio

12:21 PM.The Trump administration may be trumpeting the success in getting its tax package passed by Congress, but some New Zealand companies may also benefit from the cut in United States tax rates. Audio

12:20 PM.Power company Contact Energy is selling its gas storage facility in Taranaki for 200 million dollars. Audio

12:17 PM.The economy grew at a modest rate in the run up to the election driven by solid domestic activity, consumer spending, and a pick up in building. Audio

12:00 PM.A Chinese company's bid to buy UDC Finance has been knocked back. Four new roads could be tolled. Audio