Midday Report for Wednesday 17 February 2016

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

12:26 PM.Pace bowler Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of the second cricket Test against Australia with a strain to the rotator cuff muscle in his right shoulder. Audio

12:25 PM.Software company Wynyard has cancelled a special shareholder meeting which was set for tomorrow to approve a share placement, it says it's no longer viable to have a capital raising given current… Read more Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Grigor at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:22 PM.Engineering and infrastructure consultancy firm, Opus International is relatively upbeat about its outlook despite being hurt by the downturn in the global mining and oil sectors. Audio

12:21 PM.Property developer, Precinct Properites, it's reported a 10 percent increase in first half net profit, mainly driven by lower interest expenses and valuation gains. Audio

12:20 PM.The online trading and advertising company, Trade Me, has reported a flat first-half profit, despite solid growth in its property, classifieds and motoring businesses. Audio

12:18 PM.Specialist dairy company A2 Milk has reported a strong rise in first half profit driven by booming sales of its infant formula. Audio

12:17 PM.Fletcher Building has reported a 51 percent rise in its first half net profit, boosted by strong sales for its building products -- gains on asset sales -- and savings from closed businesses. Audio

12:00 PM.Child, Youth and Family denies massaging child abuse statistics and Invercargill's mayor demands answers over the sudden suspension of 130 meat workers. Audio