Midday Report for Wednesday 22 February 2017

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

12:26 PM.Auckland's propety market appears to be cooling according to last month's Trade Me Property Price Index. Audio

12:26 PM.After being asked to bat first the Blacks Caps are 88 to 2 after 19 overs in the second ODI against South Africa in Christchurch. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:23 PM.A potential bidding war is developing for troubled local insurance company Tower. Audio

12:22 PM.Meridian Energy has lifted its half-year profit after wet weather helped to lower costs and its Australian business performed better. Audio

12:20 PM.Healthcare and animal products company Ebos has seen revenue and profit rise on the back of recent acquisitions. Audio

12:18 PM.Sky Television has reported a sharp slide in its first half profit on fewer subscribers and higher costs as it waits for a decision on its billion dollar merger deal with Vodafone. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand's largest construction company, Fletcher Building, has reported a near flat first half net profit. Audio

12:00 PM.Two people jailed for bribery and corruption in million dollar scandal. Financial help on the cards for those whose health was effected by Havelock North's water contamination. Audio