Midday Report for Thursday 21 November 2019

12:35 PM.Data released today by the Real Estate Institute of New Zealand shows falling numbers of farm sales in the year to October. Audio

12:26 PM.It's been slow going for both sides in the opening session of the first cricket test between New Zealand and England in Mount Maunganui. Audio

12:24 PM.Cancer diagnostics company Pacific Edge has deepened its loss for the half year as well as announcing plans to raise 20 million dollars in capital. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Michael Grace of Jarden Securities. Audio

12:20 PM.A group of power companies, lines companies and big energy users, have renewed criticism about power transmission costs. Audio

12:18 PM.Pharmaceutical company AFT is back in the black after seeing stronger sales of its over-the-counter medicines in Australasia and global markets as well. Audio

12:17 PM.The country's biggest retirement village operator -- Ryman Healthcare -- has posted a solid increase in its first half profit on the back of rising property values as it presses on with developments… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.Closing arguments are under way at the trial of the man accused of murdering Grace Millaine. One of New Zealand First's donors speaks out. Audio