Midday Report for Thursday 12 November 2015

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

12:24 PM.Food prices have fallen, due to milk prices falling to their lowest level in more than seven years. Audio

12:24 PM.The Australian fast bowler Mitchell Johnson admits they probably underestimated the Black Caps batsman Kane Williamson in the first cricket Test. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital Audio

12:21 PM.An aviation expert says consumers will undoubtedly see cheaper airfares as a result of increasing competition on routes between Auckland and North America Audio

12:20 PM.A number of emerging leaders in the primary sector say better collaboration is needed between industry players.. Audio

12:18 PM.The retail property investor, Stride Property, says its first half profit is up nearly a third on last year and it's expecting further increases in the second half. Audio

12:17 PM.The pace of growth in the manufacturing sector has eased. Audio

12:00 PM.Claims the rule of law has collapsed on Christmas Island and New Zealand is linked to huge Indonesian forest fires. Audio