Midday Report for Wednesday 16 July 2014

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

12:30 PM.The All Black second five Ma'a Nonu says his departure from the Hurricanes in 2011 was probably a blessing for him. Audio

12:29 PM.N.Z. developed electronic logbook for truck drivers has been approved by NZTA and is available for commercial use. Audio

12:28 PM.Snakk media sees potential for growth in mobile and tablet advertising in Southeast Asia. Audio

12:25 PM.The latest from the markets with Angus Marks from First NZ Capital. Audio

12:21 PM.The New Zealand dollar has fallen nearly one US cent to as low as 87.15 US cents after the plunge in wholesale dairy prices and weaker than expected inflation figures. Audio

12:18 PM.A lower than expected inflation outcome in the June quarter, on top of the plunge in wholesale dairy prices, has economists expecting the Reserve Bank to re-think whether it needs to raise interest… Read more Audio

12:16 PM.In Fonterra's latest auction overnight, its Global Dairy Price Index fell nearly 9 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.Economist says global milk price drop could impact interest rates and inflation in the June quarter was less than economists were expecting. Audio