Midday Report for Thursday 21 May 2015

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

12:26 PM.Batsman Martin Guptill will return to test cricket for the first time in two years after securing one of the two openers spots for the first test against England at Lord's starting tonight. Audio

12:25 PM.Japan's economy has grown faster than anticipated in the first quarter, jumping zero-point-6 percent, compared to the previous quarter. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.Intueri Education says New Zealand's strong jobs market is having a negative impact on its bottom line. Audio

12:19 PM.DNZ Property Fund's net profit has jumped nearly 16 percent to 32-million dollars. Audio

12:18 PM.Rakon has returned the company to profitability, after a period of restructuring and asset sales. Audio

12:17 PM.The economy is luring more foreign workers and keeping New Zealanders at home, pushing migration numbers to a new high. Audio

12:00 PM.Work is already underway assessing crown-owned land for the Government's home building plan and migration hits a record high. Audio