Midday Report for Thursday 5 February 2015

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

12:27 PM.The Fiji rugby sevens coach Ben Ryan says World Rugby should take note that the Wellington tournament and others may have burst their bubble as far as fan support is concerned. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners Audio

12:22 PM.Nufarm's managing director of the last 15 years, Doug Rathbone, has abruptly departed the company with a more than 1.6 million Australian dollar payout. Audio

12:21 PM.Gentrack has kicked off the new year with the signing of two new customers -Australia-based solar energy company, Go Energy, and the Queenstown International Airport. Audio

12:20 PM.A study of the future space needs of Ports of Auckland has highlighted the role played by vehicle imports, in growing congestion on the wharves. Audio

12:19 PM.Booming tourist arrivals from China are likely to be boosted further in the Chinese New Year. Audio

12:18 PM.A study has found workers have been getting a smaller proportion of total national income since the late 1970s. Audio

12:00 PM.One of the helicopters fighting a major fire near Blenheim has crashed. Some Christchurch residents are today assessing the damage and starting the clean up after a destructive fire yesterday. Audio