Midday Report for Monday 9 June 2014

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

12:26 PM.Kane Williams puts the black caps in a strong position in the first cricket test against the West Indies. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:22 PM.Imports by New Zealand's largest trading partner, China, fell slightly in May. Audio

12:19 PM.Wholesale sales fell 0.4 percent in the March quarter with a rise in sales of basic materials cancelling out a decline in sales of machinery and equipment. Audio

12:18 PM.The chairman of the Shareholders' Association, John Hawkins, says there's no connection or relationship between himself and the chairman of Abano Healthcare, Trevor Janes. Audio

12:17 PM.After months of speculation, Hirepool has confirmed it's planning a float on the stock market. Audio

12:00 PM.Heavily armed gunmen attack Karachi international airport and Labour calls for an investigation into the police decision not to prosecute Banks. Audio