Midday Report for Wednesday 28 August 2019

12:35 PM.The Dairy Industry Restructuring Act, or DIRA Bill has narrowly passed its first reading at Parliament, 63 votes to 57. Audio

12:26 PM.The veteran prop Owen Franks is a shock omission from the All Blacks squad for this year's Rugby World Cup in Japan. Audio

12:25 PM.New Zealand Windfarm has turned a smaller profit with record electricity prices driving up revenue. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Austin of Jarden Securities. Audio

12:22 PM.Apple exporter Scales Corporation has posted a higher first half profit inflated by the proceeds of asset sales. Audio

12:19 PM.Genesis Energy has more than doubled its annual profit on the back of high wholesale power prices, and a jump in the value of its Huntly Power Station units. Audio

12:17 PM.The country's biggest port has reported a record profit on surging cargo volumes and earned a credit rating upgrade into the bargain. Audio

12:00 PM.Steve Hansen unveils his squad for the Rugby World Cup. Historians are making a last ditch attempt to ensure New Zealand history is taught to every school student. Audio