Midday Report for Tuesday 23 December 2014

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand and Sri Lankan cricketers have arrived in Christchurch to prepare for the boxing day Test with both sides keeping one eye on this summer's World Cup. Audio

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

12:21 PM.An analyst says the most likely short-term impact of increasing internet-based competition on Sky Network Television will be its ability to grow subscriber numbers. Audio

12:19 PM.The Christchurch-based retailer, Smith City, has made a half year net profit of 4.3-million dollars. Audio

12:18 PM.Online retail sales for the three months ended in November point to strong international sales, while domestic sales were slightly sluggish leading into December. Audio

12:17 PM.The trade deficit in November was a smaller-than-expected 213-million dollars, largely because of falling dairy prices Audio

12:00 PM.The Supreme Court says the police raids on Kim Dotcom's mansion were legal and a hospital dentist pleads for action over sugary drinks. Audio