Midday Report for Monday 7 March 2016

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

12:26 PM.New Zealand have beaten Japan 27-7 in the plate final of the Las Vegas leg of the world rugby sevens series. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Grigor of Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:21 PM.To Australia, where changes to the voting rules for the Senate might end up benefiting businesses. Audio

12:19 PM.A survey shows nearly two-thirds of New Zealanders prefer the personal touch when it comes to dealing with government, despite the high level of online services on offer. Audio

12:17 PM.The takeover bid for software developer Diligent is fair according to a report from independent advisors. Audio

12:00 PM.The Government tackles animal cruelty with a call for informants and Dunedin police won't investigate the Dunedin balcony collapse. Audio