Midday Report for Friday 29 April 2016

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

12:26 PM.An investigation into a breach of team protocol has led to six players being axed for the Warriors national rugby league match against St George-Illawarra on Sunday. Audio

12:24 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at First NZ Capital. Audio

12:22 PM.The new owner of the Australian clothing maker, Pacific Brands, says it is committed to keeping it local. Audio

12:21 PM.Two listed companies have updated their earnings guidance today and offered differing outlooks. Audio

12:19 PM.Building consents have falling sharply in March, driven by a fall off in the number of apartments. Audio

12:17 PM.Z Energy has been given the green light to takeover rival Caltex, sending its shares up 10 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.Z Energy gets the green light to buy a rival's service stations and a new Fire Service levy will be added to motor vehicle insurance from 2018. Audio