Midday Report for Thursday 3 November 2016

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

12:26 PM.Two of Christchurch's largest hotels have been sold as their American owners quit the country. Audio

12:26 PM.The All Whites have been dealt a blow with the side's captain and only Premier League footballer Winston Reid ruled out of this month's World Cup qualifiers against New Caledonia. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at FNZC. Audio

12:22 PM.The power company, Mercury, has raised its full year profit guidance by 5-million dollars, on the back of a wet spring boosting hydro generation. Audio

12:20 PM.The homewares and sporting goods retailer, Briscoe Group, third quarter sales are up more than 8 percent though the profit margin is flat. Audio

12:19 PM.The accounting software company, Xero, has reduced its half-year loss slightly, after a strong pick-up in revenue. Audio

12:17 PM.The ANZ bank's annual profit has fallen 13 percent because of lower money market earnings and higher bad debts. Audio

12:00 PM.Moko's killers appeal their prison sentences. A senior police officer appears in court on kidnapping charges. Audio