Midday Report for Wednesday 13 April 2016

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

12:26 PM.Wanaka freeskier Finn Bilous has capped a successful season on the international stage, the Hurricanes will trial a new look midfield in their Super Rugby clash with the Rebels in Melbourne on Friday… Read more Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:23 PM.Shareholders in software company Diligent have approved the takeover offer of U.S. company Insight Venture Capital. Audio

12:22 PM.The Financial Markets Authority says it has received more than two thousand complaints of financial and business scams since July 2014. Audio

12:21 PM.Younger family members appear to be more confident about taking over the family business but there are still hurdles. Audio

12:20 PM.Michael Hill International has confirmed it will push on with moving its primary stock exchange listing to Australia. Audio

12:19 PM.Utilities investor, Infratil, says it's expecting little change to its underlying earnings over the next couple of years. Audio

12:17 PM.Meridian Energy is reviving plans for new windfarms, even though construction is still several years away. Audio

12:00 PM.Grave doubts are cast on Hawkes Bay's controversial dam scheme, a major police drug operation culminates in 41 arrests. Audio