Midday Report for Wednesday 19 August 2015

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

12:26 PM.Seeka's first half net profit has more than doubled to 3-point-7 million dollars for the six months ended in June, while revenue is up 32 percent to 114-point-3 million dollars. Audio

12:26 PM.Black Caps are unconcerned about Proteas' pace attack heading into the first ODI. Audio

12:24 PM.The latest from the markets with Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:23 PM.Precinct Properties' profit has risen following revaluation gains and higher occupancy rates. Audio

12:22 PM.NZX has nearly tripled its half year profit due to the sale of its half stake in Link Market Services. Audio

12:21 PM.An economist is expecting a bumpy ride with dairy prices in the months ahead. Audio

12:20 PM.Producer prices have fallen due to lower dairy and power prices. Audio

12:19 PM.Meridian is surprised by the withdrawal of more than a-thousand megawatts in thermal power in the last couple of weeks. Audio

12:17 PM.Fletcher Building's profit has fallen by a fifth, driven down by assets sales, site closure costs and the writedown of goodwill. Audio

12:00 PM.Police continue their hunt for armed fugitives in the central North Island; Milk price jump gives a glimmer of hope for farmers. Audio