Midday Report for Friday 29 May 2015

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.New Zealand cricket captain Brendon McCullum has defended his sides aggressive approach, in the first test against England and the New Zealand men's under-20 football team will have to overcome… Read more Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:22 PM.IkeGPS says its full year loss is better than its prospectus forecast, but the revenue growth missed the mark. Audio

12:21 PM.Veritas Investments has revised down its forecast for the year ending in June, as its recently acquired Nosh Food Market and Better Bar Company have underperformed. Audio

12:20 PM.The investment company, Hellaby Holdings, has sold its packaging division for about $30 million to the plastics packaging and coatings company, Coveris. Audio

12:19 PM.Official figures show consents slipped a seasonally adjusted 1.7% in April, due to a fall in the number of permits for new homes. Audio

12:17 PM.Fisher and Paykel Healthcare has reported a record high annual profit, as it benefited from more demand for its respiratory and sleep apnea products and lower manufacturing costs. Audio

12:00 PM.New Zealand Football is tight lipped on their choice for FIFA President and struggling dairy farms likely to be sold to foreigners. Audio