Midday Report for Tuesday 23 January 2018

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

12:26 PM.The tourism boom and big events continue to fill commercial accommodation around the country. Audio

12:26 PM.The former New Zealand batsman Glenn Turner says it's too early in the summer to be talking about the current Black Caps side being one of the best ever. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie of Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.A leading business entrepreneur is pushing for more support and collaboration between small and medium companies. Audio

12:21 PM.Activity in the services sector remained steady in December. Audio

12:20 PM.The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecasts for global growth, in part because of the U.S. tax cuts, although it's also warning that more needs to be done to share economic gains and… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The country's biggest fuel retailer has lowered its earnings forecast for the year because of a squeeze on fuel supplies and a rise in global oil prices. Audio

12:00 PM.Jacinda Ardern is set to speak on the marae at Waitangi. Motorists who ran out of fuel due to faulty gauges contact petrol retailers Audio