Midday Report for Thursday 13 November 2014

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

12:26 PM.There aren't too many positives to come out of the Black Caps first Test against Pakistan with perhaps the exception of leg-spinner Ish Sodhi. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:24 PM.The Financial Markets Authority says it hopes sanctions against the directors of a major property syndication company will protect future investors. Audio

12:22 PM.Telstra Health has invested 20 million dollars in Orion Health, as part of the New Zealand software company's 125-million dollar intital public offering of shares. Audio

12:20 PM.Serco says it contracts in New Zealand aren't under threat despite the financial turmoil the company is in. Audio

12:19 PM.Rakon has made another first half year loss, though its significantly better than last year's result. Audio

12:17 PM.Manufacturing activity is at its highest since July last year according to a leading measure of confidence in the sector. Audio

12:00 PM.Phillip John Smith is in a Brazilian jail awaiting his fate and a police dog's attack on a suspect is cleared. Audio