Midday Report for Wednesday 25 June 2014

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

12:26 PM.The Uruguay striker Luis Suarez looks almost certain to be banned from the World Cup for the second successive tournament after he bit Italy's Giorgio Chiellini on the shoulder during his team's 1-nil… Read more Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:20 PM.A technology commentator says Telecom is facing a formidable challenger in Sky Network Television as it enters the online TV market with 'Lightbox'. Audio

12:19 PM.Another firm has debuted on the stock market this morning. Audio

12:17 PM.The Southand-based, SBS Bank, has lifted its annual profit due to a drop in bad debts. Audio

12:00 PM.A major plank of the Government's Health Benefits programme appears to have stalled and Labour's confirms a tax increase in its alternative budget. Audio