Midday Report for Friday 10 July 2015

12:37 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.Christchurch and Dunedin won't get to host a Test match between the All Blacks and British and Irish Lions in 2017. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital Audio

12:20 PM.A government angel investment firm is warning potential investors to prepare for the long term, rather than expect quick returns. Audio

12:18 PM.Z Energy won't know until the end of the year whether it's got the green light to buy its rival, Caltex, for 785-million dollars. Audio

12:16 PM.The casino operator, Sky City Entertainment Group, is one step closer to building its controversial convention centre sooner rather than later. Audio

12:00 PM.Public get no say on SkyCity's new convention centre, and Power cuts in Gisborne leave some medical patients freezing, without equipment. Audio