Midday Report for Tuesday 1 September 2015

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

12:26 PM.Novak Djokovic makes an impressive start to US open. Audio

12:23 PM.Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners has the latest from the markets. Audio

12:21 PM.The fishing company, Sanford, has sold one of its boats as part of its plans to exit the tuna industry. The company sold the San Nanumea from its Pacific Tuna fleet in a deal that remains confidential… Read more Audio

12:20 PM.Residential property values have risen at the fastest rate in eight years. The latest QV House Price Index shows national values jumped 11.3% in the year to August, and are now 29% higher than in… Read more Audio

12:19 PM.A2 Milk says it still hasn't heard from a consortium about a potential takeover offer. Audio

12:17 PM.Higher dairy prices have helped lift the country's purchasing power with the rest of the world. Audio

12:17 PM.The New Zealand dollar has fallen to six year lows against its American counterpart, following weaker business confidence and signals the United States may raise interest rates this month. Audio

12:00 PM.The four designs for the alternative New Zealand flag have been revealed; heavy rain and gale-force winds are battering parts of the country. Audio