Midday Report for Friday 11 August 2017

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

12:26 PM.Danish golfer Thor-bjorn Olesen and American Kevin Kisner share a one shot lead after the opening round of the US PGA Championship in North Carolina. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King of Craigs Invstment Partners. Audio

12:23 PM.The Bluff port operator, South Port, has appointed Nigel Gear as its new chief executive. Audio

12:22 PM.The clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, is forecasting a 25 percent profit rise on the back of strong sales. Audio

12:20 PM.New Zealand's manufacturing activity dipped slightly in July, possibly due to bad weather, a cooling property market and election uncertainty. Audio

12:20 PM.A feature of most Reserve Bank interest rate statements is a reference to the level of the New Zealand dollar. Audio

12:17 PM.As you heard in the news the housing market's slowdown is more pronounced. Audio

12:00 PM.The heat continues to come off Auckland's property market and a court hears that the shooter in a seige made a conscious decision to kill police officers. Audio