Midday Report for Friday 2 February 2018

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

12:26 PM.Veteran athletes Dame Valerie Adams and Nick Willis head the 15 strong New Zealand athletics team named this morning for the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games in April. Audio

12:25 PM.Homeware and sporting goods retailer, Briscoe Group, is forecasting a record full-year profit because of strong sales. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at FNZC. Audio

12:21 PM.Creditors of the failed state coal miner, Solid Energy, are getting back more money than expected, because of rising coal prices. Audio

12:19 PM.The economy had a mixed finish to 2017, according to some official figures. Audio

12:17 PM.Consumer confidence has rebounded as the housing market has settled and political uncertainty has faded. Audio

12:00 PM.A large slip traps hundreds of tourists in Haast. As other hard hit areas start their cleanup. Audio