Midday Report for Friday 28 August 2015

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand golfer, Danny Lee, has produced another impressive first round on the PGA Tour, shooting a four under 66 at The Barclays tournament in New Jersey. Audio

12:24 PM.Vista Group International's first half profit is more than double the year earlier, due to the expansion of its business and improved operating performance. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Malden at Macquarie Private Wealth Audio

12:22 PM.The transport and courier company, Fliway, has reported a drop in profit, due to the costs of listing on the stock exchange. Audio

12:21 PM.The Auckland based network company, Vector, has lifted its underlying earnings due to growth in Auckland and the expansion of its smart metering business. Audio

12:20 PM.Kiwibank has lifted its full-year profit, thanks to higher mortgage lending. Audio

12:18 PM.Kiwibank has made a significant contribution to New Zealand Post, as the company's mail and logistics business struggles to break even. Audio

12:17 PM.Mighty River Power's full year net profit has tumbled 78 percent, due to in part to record-low hydro generation, although strong cash flows means it's increasing its full year dividend payout by half.

12:00 PM.John Key acknowledges the link between children in state care and crime rates and moves are afoot to take Canterury's economic reliance off the rebuild. Audio