Midday Report for Friday 22 May 2015

12:36 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:28 PM.Ben Stokes helped turn the first cricket test against New Zealand at Lord's in England's favour and the chief executive of Dutch Football says the only chance of unseating world football boss Sepp… Read more Audio

12:26 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:25 PM.Serko has reported a full-year loss, but expects to begin turning a profit in 2017. Audio

12:24 PM.The investment firm, Hellaby Holdings, has bought two businesses for less than 25 million dollars to help strengthen its position in the automotive sector. Audio

12:22 PM.Air New Zealand and Auckland International Airport are unhappy about the Government's levy on international travellers, saying it could deter visitors. Audio

12:21 PM.The Commerce Commission says Christchurch Airport has improved its level of disclosure on its pricing plans, but still thinks its rate of return is too high. Audio

12:19 PM.The natural health company and honey exporter, Comvita, has lifted its full year profit by more than a quarter, due to stronger sales. Audio

12:17 PM.Ryman Healthcare has lifted its full-profit, thanks to strong demand for its new villages in its target markets of Auckland and Melbourne. Audio

12:00 PM.Bill English says tax cuts remain on the table for 2017 and Labour looks at stopping super for workers over 65. Audio