Midday Report for Thursday 11 February 2016

12:33 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.None of the Australian cricket side have played a test match in New Zealand and the Black Caps are hoping that lack of experience will give them an edge heading into the first test in Wellington on… Read more Audio

12:25 PM.More overseas visitors are filling motels and hotels throughout the country. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.The troubled listed education and training provider, Intueri Education, has lowered its earnings forecast slightly and renegotiated its debt facilities. Audio

12:20 PM.Listed insurance company Tower is going to cut the number of products it offers -- as well as squeeze costs -- as it looks to improve its performance and bottom line. Audio

12:19 PM.Activity in the manufacturing sector has picked up to its highest level in 15 months with a lift in employment and production. Audio

12:17 PM.The casino operator, SkyCity Entertainment Group, has made a record first half profit -- up 30 percent, driven by bigger earnings from rich overseas gamblers. Audio

12:00 PM.An assurance foreign investors won't find it easy to sue the government under the TPP and the Government pledges to help the Pacific fight the spread of Zika. Audio