Midday Report for Thursday 20 August 2015

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

12:27 PM.Good news for the future of shot put at the Olympics. Audio

12:26 PM.A2 Milk says its full year financial result is ahead of its plan, with exceptional growth in its infant formula products in Australasia and China. Audio

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

12:23 PM.Refining New Zealand will pay a dividend for the first time in two years, thanks to higher margins. Audio

12:22 PM.APN News and Media says it will begin the digital registration to its online New Zealand Herald website before the end of the year. Audio

12:21 PM.A stronger presence in the American market and international demand for its dairy products has helped Skellerup Holdings. Audio

12:20 PM.ANZ says the fall in demand for labour has been arrested, but employers are still worried about hiring new people. Audio

12:19 PM.Genesis Energy has ended its coal contract with Solid Energy following the power company's decision to shut down its two remaining coal-fired units at its Huntly plant from the end of 2018. Audio

12:18 PM.Trade Me also reports a flat full year profit. Audio

12:17 PM.Port of Tauranga has reported a flat full year profit. Audio

12:00 PM.School buildings are in worse shape than the government thought; No charges for a police officer who stomped on a man's head. Audio