Midday Report for Thursday 21 January 2016

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

12:26 PM.The Super Rugby champions the Highlanders have confirmed coach Jamie Joseph will leave the franchise at the end of the season to take over as the head coach of Japan. Audio

12:21 PM.A new multi-million dollar fund has been launched to help New Zealand's more established start-up technology companies take their business global. Audio

12:21 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Porteous at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.New predictions say the aluminum smelter in Southland is likely to stay open but possibly in a scaled down form. Audio

12:17 PM.Activity in the manufacturing sector is at its highest level in more than a year. Audio

12:00 PM.Buckle in for a bumpy ride - a rocky year ahead for markets is predicted and cash incentives for relocating Auckland tenants is questioned. Audio