Midday Report for Friday 20 February 2015

12:36 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.Gold for the New Zealand cyclists at the World Champs. Audio

12:23 PM.The latest from the markets with Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:22 PM.Hellaby Holdings' half year profit has risen by a third, thanks to strong performances from its oil and gas services, automotive, and equipment businesses. Audio

12:21 PM.The Finance Minister, Bill English, says a better than expected budget deficit reinforces the message the Government is on target to post a surplus. Audio

12:20 PM.Refining New Zealand has posted a $10 million annual net profit, a solid turnaround from the previous year's $5 million loss. Audio

12:19 PM.Ports of Auckland has lifted its half year net profit, thanks to a jump in car imports and an unexpected rise in container volumes. Audio

12:18 PM.The energy network firm Vector has reported a lower half year profit, due to changes in asset values and lower earnings. Audio

12:17 PM.Auckland International Airport's net profit has risen 8% to $92.8 million for the six months to December compared with a year earlier. Audio

12:00 PM.Thousands of Queensland residents are urgently evacuated as Cyclone Marcia nears, and the Government records a smaller-than-expected budget deficit. Audio