Midday Report for Thursday 6 July 2017

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

12:26 PM.Illness rather than form is the reason behind Reiko Ioane being left out of the All Blacks test side for the series decider against the British and Irish Lions in Auckland on Saturday night. Audio

12:25 PM.The country's biggest glass manufacturer, Metro Performance Glass, says it's strongly positioned for growth, as it continues to develop markets for its products in New Zealand and Australia. Audio

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

12:19 PM.The government's raising the prospect that the state farmer, Landcorp, might end up being owned by the Super Fund and ACC. Audio

12:18 PM.Wages are on the rise in some industries, but job seekers need to be careful not to seem greedy when negotiating a pay packet with potential employers. Audio

12:17 PM.The power company, Meridian Energy, has appointed an insider as its new chief executive. Audio

12:00 PM.The Supreme Court deals another blow for the Ruataniwha Dam proposal. Calls for a full inquiry into state care abuse. Audio