Midday Report for Wednesday 20 August 2014

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

12:26 PM.The Wallabies coach is adamant his unchanged side can make history at Eden Park. Audio

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

12:22 PM.A dairy analyst says the rise in milk powder prices in an overnight auction suggests the Chinese are back in the market. Audio

12:21 PM.APN News & Media lifted first-half net profit 77 percent, largely reflecting it buying more radio stations. Audio

12:20 PM.Trade Me's annual net profit rose just 2 percent, although that was a record and in line with expectations. Audio

12:19 PM.Fletcher Building lifted its annual net profit 4 percent, dragged down by the high New Zealand dollar and subdued trading conditions in Australia. Audio

12:17 PM.Mighty River Power's annual net profit rose more than 84 percent, reflecting the contribution of its new Ngatamariki geothermal power station since it was commissioned in September last year. Audio

12:00 PM.Political parties are reassessing their spending promises following the updated economic forecast and an Auckland man's wife is accused of his murder. Audio