Midday Report for Tuesday 11 April 2017

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

12:26 PM.The number of apartments due to be finished this year in Auckland is expected to be the highest in 12 years. Audio

12:26 PM.There's still no resolution over All Black and Blues player Sonny Bill Williams and his decision to tape over a sponsors logo on his Blues jersey on a matter of conscience. Audio

12:25 PM.Spending using electronic cards has fallen because of lower spending on fuel. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at FNZC. Audio

12:18 PM.A chronic shortage of skilled workers is forcing the construction sector to head overseas to recruit people to get jobs done. Audio

12:17 PM.A man has pleaded guilty in the country's first criminal prosecution of insider trading in a listed company's shares. Audio

12:00 PM.The Waitangi Tribunal has found Corrections is failing to curb Maori reoffending and the Government announces extra support for flood-hit Bay of Plenty farmers. Audio