Midday Report for Tuesday 20 March 2018

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

12:26 PM.The Silver Ferns hope to put the nightmare of January's netball quad series behind them in their final hit out before the Commonwealth Games. Audio

12:25 PM.Real estate broker, Colliers International, says confidence in the residential property market has bounced back to near pre-election levels. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.Consumer confidence has lifted back to normal levels as the dust settles following last year's election. Audio

12:17 PM.The outdoor clothing retailer, Kathmandu, says it's buying a United States footwear company, on the back of a strong first half profit and sales growth. Audio

12:00 PM.South Taranaki frets over a future without the oil and gas industry. Air New Zealand cops an earful from Shane Jones over regional service cuts. Audio