Midday Report for Wednesday 21 February 2018

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

12:26 PM.The Australian cricketers are in a confident frame of mind, believing they have the edge over the Black Caps heading into tonight's tri-series T20 final at Eden Park. Audio

12:25 PM.Menswear company Meccano has gone into voluntary administration. Audio

12:23 PM.Meridian Energy's first half profit is down as its power generation fell 16 percent on the year earlier. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lethwaite of FNZC. Audio

12:21 PM.The healthcare and animal products company, EBOS, has made a record first half profit, as it gained from growth in recent acqusitions and a lower New Zealand dollar. Audio

12:20 PM.Specialty dairy company A2 Milk has posted a record half-year profit on the back of surging demand for its infant formula. Audio

12:18 PM.Telecommunications company Spark has seen its first half profit fall as it spent more to reposition its digital services to a lower cost structure. Audio

12:16 PM.Fletcher Building has slumped to the expected large first half loss as the problems with major projects ovewhelmed the earnings of the rest of the group. Audio

12:00 PM.There's no way by road in or out of Golden Bay. Auckland health bosses tell MPs population growth is straining health services. Audio