Midday Report for Monday 8 December 2014

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The controversial cricketer Jesse Ryder has missed out on the 30-man New Zealand squad for this summer's World Cup. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:22 PM.A large New Zealand winery is considering a listing on NZX as part of a plan to fast-track its growth strategy. Audio

12:21 PM.The Ministry of Transport says maintaining the status quo on container ship visits would result in the lowest international freight costs for importers and exporters. Audio

12:19 PM.A leading property market watcher expects rents for Auckland industrial space to grow by between 1 and 3 percent a year. Audio

12:18 PM.NZX is buying SuperLife for up to 35 million dollars as part of a plan to become New Zealand's leading passive fund manager and provider of exchange traded funds, known as E-T-Fs. Audio

12:17 PM.The value of manufacturing sales fell 1.2 percent in the September quarter in seasonally adjusted terms, despite volumes rising 0.4 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.New Zealand could be facing a huge bill for its greenhouse gas emissions and Typhoon Hagupit ploughs through the Philippines -- leaving six dead. Audio