Midday Report for Tuesday 16 August 2016

12:33 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The track cyclist Dylan Kennett says his rivals showed their class after he missed out on a medal in the men's multi-race omnium at the Rio Olympics. Audio

12:25 PM.The healthcare appliance manufacturer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, has filed patent infringement proceedings in the United States against a competitor, over the manufacture of a range of products. Audio

12:22 PM.New Zealand's largest bank, the ANZ Banking Group, says its net profit from all its local operations fell 11 percent in the nine months ended in June to 1-point-2 billion dollars, compared with… Read more Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.The future of Contact Energy's Stratford combined cycle power station hangs in the balance as the economics of the little-used plant remain marginal. Audio

12:20 PM.Telecommunications company Spark has come out against the proposed merger between rival Vodafone and Sky Television because of the dominance they would have over sports viewing. Audio

12:19 PM.House-buying sentiment is down across the country and expected to weaken further as new mortgage lending restrictions take hold in October. Audio

12:17 PM.The small banking and financial services company, Heartland Bank, has beaten expectations with a 12.5% increase in its full-year profit. Audio

12:00 PM.Havelock North's gastro bug classed as an unprecedented event and rising rugby league star's killer is sent to jail. Audio