Midday Report for Thursday 2 March 2017

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand womens cricketers are 77 for 2 after 21 overs being asked to bat first in the second Rosebowl one-dayer against Australia in Mt Maunganui. Audio

12:25 PM.The transport software company, ERoad, says it's the first in the United States to register a hardware device for permanent use in trucks. Audio

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

12:21 PM.All the major global credit-rating agencies have downgraded Kiwibank's ratings, following the change in its ownership structure. Audio

12:19 PM.A report suggests there could be a bidding war for some quality assets, with a lot of cash chasing few investment opportunities this year. Audio

12:17 PM.The Governor of the Reserve Bank has reaffirmed the view that its cash rate is probably on hold for the next couple of years. Audio

12:00 PM.The Maori Party backs the Race Relations Commissioner over children in state care and a union says prison staff often have no choice but restrain the mentally ill. Audio