Midday Report for Friday 23 September 2016

12:32 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The Warriors are confident Kieran Foran's move to the Auckland club will help overcome his personal problems, and Black Caps spinner Mitchell Santner says the New Zealand batsmen need to learn from… Read more Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:22 PM.The food investment company, Veritas, says the bulk of its restructuring is behind it and it should return to profit this year. Audio

12:20 PM.Clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, has reported a 21% fall in its annual profit because of a late start to winter, management problems, and a lower dollar eating into margins. Audio

12:17 PM.The country's biggest listed retailer The Warehouse has had a solid lift in profit, beating its own forecasts as its various chains delivered strong growth. Audio

12:00 PM.Prisoners affected by corrections bungle are told not to expect compensation, and dangerous dog laws find support from animal control workers. Audio