Midday Report for Thursday 29 May 2014

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

12:26 PM.The English rugby side arrives ready to take on the All Blacks. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.The Environmental Protection Authority has accepted as being complete Chatham Rock Phosphate's formal Marine Consent application to mine phosphate nodules from the Chatham Rise. Audio

12:19 PM.Trilogy International says its profitability has improved substantially, reflecting strong growth in both its Trilogy and Ecoya brands. Audio

12:18 PM.The latest Bank of New Zealand report shows the country's online retail spending in April rose 11 percent from April last year. Audio

12:17 PM.The Financial Markets Authority has decided to issue a formal warning to the directors of the collapsed finance company, St Laurence, rather than prosecute them. Audio

12:00 PM.Hollywood movie studios want Kim Dotcom's assets frozen and New Zealand men are getting fatter faster than anywhere else. Audio