Midday Report for Thursday 8 October 2015

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

12:26 PM.Adam Blair and Issac Luke have been named as co-captains of the Kiwis squad for their upcoming tour to England. Audio

12:24 PM.A British court has heard a convicted currency trader offered six brokers - including a New Zealander - take-away curry in exchange for helping to fix currency trades. Audio

12:23 PM.Trading in Pyne Gould has been suspended by the NZX's regulator after the company failed to file its annual report on time. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth, Audio

12:21 PM.The ANZ Bank's latest economic survey - the truckometer - suggests a slowdown in growth may have levelled out and there are a few signs of a pick up. Audio

12:18 PM.The ANZ Bank's latest economic survey - the truckometer - suggests a slowdown in growth may have levelled out and there are a few signs of a pick up. Audio

12:17 PM.The speciality milk producer, A2 Milk Company, is looking to raise 43-million dollars through an underwritten sale of new shares to exisitng and institutional shareholders. Audio

12:00 PM.Solid Energy's coal mine at Huntly is going to close and firefighters are keeping an close eye on the remaining hot spots around the South Island. Audio