Midday Report for Friday 31 March 2017

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The former Silver Ferns captain, Casey Kopua, says she can no longer foot it at the international level following the birth of her first child. Audio

12:25 PM.NPT .. the small property investor planning to get closer to Kiwi Property -- is a little upset by strident criticism of the deal from a major shareholder Salt Funds Management. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Mark Fowler at Hobson wealth management. Audio

12:20 PM.A survey shows many small businesses don't see the benefit of free trade deals and aren't making the most of export opportunities. Audio

12:18 PM.Employment confidence has eased off an eight-year high, with workers less confident about holding on to their jobs or finding another one. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand's third largest rest home operator, Oceania Healthcare, is aiming to raise at least 200-million dollars through a share float. Audio

12:00 PM.Officials are investigating the deaths of two of the rarest dolphins in the world and tens of thousands have been evacuated as flooding continues in Australia. Audio