Midday Report for Thursday 13 July 2017

12:36 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:27 PM.The Hurricanes have named their strongest possible line-up to play the Super Rugby competition leaders the unbeaten Crusaders in Wellington on Saturday. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Rupert Lister at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:21 PM.New Zealand companies doing business in the European Union are being told to keep abreast of Britain's exit from the trade bloc to make sure they aren't hurt in the process. Audio

12:19 PM.And it could be that the softness that's now affecting the housing market is likely to stay with us for much of the rest of the year. Audio

12:17 PM.National house price growth is continuing but tighter bank lending restrictions are having an impact on investor demand. Audio

12:00 PM.Power cuts, road closures and flights stopped as storm moves north and the South Island gets its biggest snow dump of the year. Audio