Midday Report for Thursday 18 September 2014

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.Chelsea managed a draw, but Manchester City were beaten in their opening group matches in the European Champions League football competition. Audio

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

12:22 PM.NZF Group looks set to escape the corporate graveyard. Audio

12:21 PM.The Fed's announcement sent the New Zealand dollar falling to a seven-and-half-month low against a strengthening US dollar. Audio

12:19 PM.The economy grew at the high end of expectations in the June quarter, advancing by 0.7 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.A counter-terrorism operation continues in Australia and Fiji's next leader is still to be officially confirmed. Audio