Midday Report for Wednesday 29 April 2015

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

12:26 PM.The Australian rugby league second rower Corey Parker says even though his team still clings to the world number one ranking, the Kangaroos have lost their aura in the eyes of the Kiwis. Audio

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

12:23 PM.Synlait Milk is using sleepy cows to help insomniacs get a better night's rest. Audio

12:19 PM.The slump in dairy prices has led to New Zealand's largest annual trade deficit in nearly six years. Audio

12:17 PM.Shares in Genesis Energy have dived nearly seven percent after it cut its annual earnings guidance, blaming low oil prices and reduced electricity and gas volumes. Audio

12:00 PM.Helicopters drop food packets to remote towns and villages in Nepal and the Australian government protests over the execution of two drug-smugglers. Audio