Midday Report for Tuesday 30 June 2015

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

12:27 PM.The Chiefs midfielder Charlie Ngatai will again captain the Maori All Blacks rugby side, which features 10 new caps, for next month's matches against Fiji and the New Zealand Barbarians. Audio

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

12:22 PM.The Commerce Commission says the rate of returns at Wellington Airport fall within an acceptable level. Audio

12:21 PM.The number of consents for new houses and apartments has remained unchanged. Audio

12:19 PM.Shares in the Kathmandu have surged 25 percent after Briscoe Group said it will launch a takeover bid for the adventure clothing and equipment retailer. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand's stock market and dollar have edged down in trading following sharp falls overseas. Audio

12:00 PM.Minister says Sonny Tau has stepped down as Tuhoronuku chair after Kereru incident and the Government announces a big aid package for Vanuatu. Audio