Midday Report for Tuesday 24 February 2015

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

12:26 PM.The West Indies cricketers showed good signs with a victory over Pakistan in their second World Cup match and the New Zealand womens cricketers have struggled to 97 for 9 in their 20 overs. Audio

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

12:23 PM.The online search firm, SLI Systems, has reported a higher half-year loss as it continues to invest in the business. Audio

12:22 PM.Summerset Group has lifted its annual net profit by 58 percent due to rising investment property values as well as a rise in underlying earnings. Audio

12:21 PM.Stronger sales have boosted PGG Wrightson's half-year profit. Audio

12:19 PM.Mighty River Power's first-half net profit has tumbled 93%, after it quit its international geothermal plans. Audio

12:17 PM.Increasing asset values, as well as a strong underlying performance, have helped Genesis Energy more than triple its half-year profit. Audio

12:00 PM.John Key rules out using intelligence gathered in Iraq to direct airstrikes - at this stage and New Zealand slams the UN Security Council for failing to do its job. Audio