Midday Report for Wednesday 28 September 2016

12:36 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.Tennis superstar Serena Williams confirmed for ASB Classic. Audio

12:25 PM.The country's second biggest dairy co-operative, Westland Milk Products, has confirmed a payout for the 2015-16 season of 3-dollars-87 a kilo of milk solids. Audio

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

12:21 PM.To Australia, where the country's major retail banks are in the spotlight again; this time at a parliamentary inquiry. Audio

12:19 PM.Another equity crowdfunding platform has been launched; this time targeting only wholesale investors with the bankroll and experience to take the risk. Audio

12:17 PM.Industrial investment company Hellaby Holdings says a surprise 322-million dollar takeover offer from an Australian car parts company is opportunistic and undervalues the company. Audio

12:00 PM.Investigators assess a large plastics factory fire in Auckland and Ministry assurances the maternity system is safe. Audio