Midday Report for Wednesday 23 November 2016

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

12:26 PM.The strongest ever line-up will compete at Auckland's ASB Tennis Classic with four former World No.1's including 22-time grand slam winner Serena Williams in the field. Audio

12:22 PM.The travel software company, Serko, has narrowed its half-year loss as it focuses on growing its customer base. Audio

12:21 PM.Abano Healthcare has confirmed it will pay an interim dividend to shareholders. Audio

12:19 PM.The property investor Argosy Property has made a strong first half profit, driven up by rent increases and valuation gains. Audio

12:17 PM.Aged care company, Arvida's first half profit has more than doubled on the back of earnings growth from recent acquisitions and greater demand for special elderly health care facilities. Audio

12:00 PM.A severe aftershock damages homes in the North Canterbury town of Scargill, Army convoys are on the move again via the inland road to Kaikoura. Audio

1:22 AM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at FNZC. Audio