Midday Report for Monday 8 May 2017

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand equestrian Andrew Nicholoson says it was worth the wait after finally winning the Badminton Horse Trials title. Audio

12:25 PM.Further details have emerged on the bid for some of the key assets of Australia's Fairfax media group. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon, at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:18 PM.An insurance brokerage has warned rapidly rising building costs are putting home owners at risk of being under-insured. Audio

12:17 PM.Westpac Bank New Zealand's first half profit fell, as competition for deposits and a higher cost of funds drove down revenue. Audio

12:00 PM.Two women describe being hit by an MP's car at a protest and France's new centrist president promises to cure divisions. Audio