Midday Report for Friday 4 September 2015

12:37 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The heat takes its toll at the US Open. Audio

12:25 PM.Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners gives us the latest on the markets. Audio

12:20 PM.Colliers International says the Christchurch central business district is on the cusp of returning to prosperity, despite facing some hurdles. Audio

12:17 PM.Evolve Education Group is expecting to acquire its 100th early education centre within a month or two, and plans to continue to expand over the year. Audio

12:15 PM.Z Energy has issued an earnings warning over an ongoing battle with Customs about excise duties. Audio

12:00 PM.In today's programme, lucky tourists escape serious injured after a swing bridge collapse, and the parents of twins have been imprisoned for neglect. Audio