Midday Report for Tuesday 26 May 2015

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

12:28 PM.A Christchurch born cricketer bites the Black Caps as England win at Lord's. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at First NZ Capital Audio

12:23 PM.The Financial Markets Authority says its annual review of the NZX has found the sharemarket operator has complied with all the rules to ensure the markets are fair, orderly and transparent. Audio

12:21 PM.Orion Health has recorded a loss of 60-point 8-million dollars in the year to March. That's well-above the previous year's 1 point 4 million dollar loss. Audio

12:20 PM.The general insurer, Tower, has reported a half year loss, due to setting more money aside to cover Canterbury earthquake-related claims. Audio

12:19 PM.A fall in exports has not stopped the country recording a better than expected trade surplus. Official figures show exports exceeded imports by 123-million dollars in April. Audio

12:17 PM.Shares in Sky City Entertainment have dipped slightly after the casino operator revealed a smaller and more expensive convention centre in Auckland. Audio

12:00 PM.The Government is pleased with the new convention centre deal and Relationships Aotearoa will close at the end of the week. Audio