Midday Report for Friday 13 May 2016

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

12:26 PM.New Zealand Sevens rookies get the chance to impress. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Bryan Shepherd at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:20 PM.The food manufacturer, Speirs Group, says it is considering listing on the Unlisted platform once it leaves the NZX's Alternative Market. Audio

12:19 PM.New Zealand's largest listed retailer, The Warehouse Group, says third quarter sales were up five and a half percent over last year, despite the impact of a weaker currency on imports. Audio

12:17 PM.Consumers were a tad careful with their wallets in the first three months of the year, but relaxed a bit when buying electronics and online goods. Audio

12:00 PM.A 12-million dollar fund is announced to help regions cope with the surge in tourists;Business New Zealand backs a public register of company ownership. Audio