Midday Report for Wednesday 8 July 2015

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

12:26 PM.The All Blacks and Manu Samoa are less than two hours away from their historic match in Apia which has gripped the rugby mad Pacific nation. Audio

12:21 PM.The light bulb company, Energy Mad, says it's closer to making a profit, but is still in the red. Audio

12:19 PM.The United States will host a meeting of trade ministers from a proposed Pacific Rim trade bloc at the end of July. Audio

12:18 PM.An economist says the government is again on track to return to surplus, but it may only be temporary. Audio

12:00 PM.A Record surplus over 11 months - but Bill English stays cautious and rugby celebrations are in full swing in Samoa. Audio