Midday Report for Friday 16 February 2018

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand skeleton racer Rhys Thornbury is confident he can push for a podium place in this afternoon's finals at the Winter Olympics. Audio

12:25 PM.The clothing retailer, Hallenstein Glasson, says its half-year sales and margins have risen. Audio

12:21 PM.Activity in the manufacturing sector has perked up at the start of the year. Audio

12:19 PM.Tourism Holdings is investing more than 64-million dollars on a joint venture to expand its global campervan business. Audio

12:16 PM.Auckland Airport's profit has risen strongly driven by booming passenger numbers and growing demand for aeronautical and travel services. Audio

12:00 PM.Tonga extends the capital's curfew as the cleanup continues. A crackdown on freedom camping around Queenstown comes into effect today. Audio