Midday Report for Friday 23 February 2018

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

12:26 PM.The Black Ferns are close to finally being on New Zealand Rugby's payroll. Audio

12:25 PM.The investment banker and business leader, Rob Cameron, died yesterday at 67. Audio

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

12:22 PM.Wine exporter, Delegat Group, had a flat first half result as strong growth in sales to North America was offset by a fall in Britain, Australia and New Zealand. Audio

12:21 PM.Falling letter volumes and a reduction in its Kiwibank stake have hit New Zealand Post's earnings. Audio

12:20 PM.The retirement village operator, Summerset Group, has made a strong full year profit, reflecting gains in the value of its assets and improved margins on the sale of new units. Audio

12:18 PM.Building supplies company Steel and Tube has posted a sharply lower half year profit because of restructuring costs, the write down in the value of stock, and higher overheads. Audio

12:16 PM.Record container traffic has driven the Port of Tauranga's half year profit to an all time high. Audio

12:00 PM.The government's making good with its Provincial Growth Fund with an initial 60 million dollars for the regions. People are getting out of Golden Bay any way they can and Kaikoura is also facing major… Read more Audio