Midday Report for Monday 23 February 2015

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

12:27 PM.The England cricketers have started well in their World Cup match against Scotland in Christchurch. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.Freightways has delivered another record first half result, with all businesses performing well in New Zealand and Australia. Audio

12:20 PM.Heartland New Zealand has lifted its first-half net profit by 41 percent after strong growth from its core assets, including from its new home equity release business. Audio

12:18 PM.The government-owned Kiwibank has lifted its first-half net profit by 36 percent to a new record high, due to lending and deposit growth and lower costs. Audio

12:16 PM.Chorus has delivered a lower first half profit, which the telecommunications network company described as a solid result. Audio

12:00 PM.Fruit growers say eradicating the Queensland fruit fly population is vital to their business, as they must be able to prove to their overseas business partners their products are free from the pest… Read more Audio