Midday Report for Wednesday 23 August 2017

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

12:26 PM.The All Whites captain Winston Reid will miss New Zealand's world cup qualifiers against the Solomon Islands through injury. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.The carpet manufacturer, Cavalier, has reported a full year loss of 2-point-1 million dollars compared with last year's 3-point-1 million profit. Audio

12:21 PM.Specialist baby-food maker A2 Milk has tripled its full-year profit, because of strong demand for its infant formula and liquid milk. Audio

12:19 PM.Auckland Airport has reported a strong increase in profit, driven by the tourism boom and record immigration. Audio

12:17 PM.National carrier Air New Zealand's full-year profit lost some altitude in the past year, as strong competition hit earnings. Audio

12:00 PM.Mycoplasma bovis is found on a third South Island farm. The government's books are opened to the public Audio