Midday Report for Tuesday 27 October 2015

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

12:26 PM.A Phoenix legend says the Australians simply don't want the club in the A League. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Bryan Shepherd at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:24 PM.An Australian oil and gas producer is the subject of a major takeover bid. Audio

12:22 PM.New Zealand has posted its biggest monthly trade deficit in a year on the back of weaker exports. Audio

12:20 PM.New Zealand's largest retailer, The Warehouse Group, has appointed Nick Grayston from well known American retailer Sears to be its new chief executive. Audio

12:19 PM.The appliance maker, Fisher & Paykel, has confirmed the sale of its finance division to the Australian -listed financial services company, FlexiGroup. Audio

12:17 PM.Casino operator Sky City has contracted Fletcher Construction to build the New Zealand International Convention Centre and five-star hotel. Audio

12:00 PM.Police say a man fired at officers chasing him after a woman's death; Big award for a sacked principal after the Employment Court found she was unfairly dismissed. Audio