Midday Report for Tuesday 14 August 2018

12:35 PM.Irrigators in Canterbury are breathing a sigh of relief after a court ruling in their favour. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand driver Scott Dixon is looking forward to adding to his already impressive collection of IndyCar titles - after signing a multi-year contract extension with Chip Ganassi Racing. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.Retirement village operator Summerset Group's first half profit is down in line with smaller increases in the value of its properties. Audio

12:19 PM.The country's biggest rural services company, PGG Wrightson, has reported a sharply lower profit because of historic wage claims, and higher costs. Audio

12:16 PM.The telecommunications company, Spark, has signed its second major sport content deal, securing the rights to English Premier League football. Audio

12:00 PM.Fresh investigations into police Deputy Commissioner Wally Haumaha. Countdown cuts out plastic bags, but vetoes customers own containers at the deli. Audio