Midday Report for Monday 23 May 2016

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

12:26 PM.Joseph Parker camp now fully focussed on world title fight. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Belinda Stanley at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:24 PM.Over to Australia now and hot on the heels of Dick Smith's demise, there's more talk of consolidation in the retail sector. Audio

12:21 PM.The dental services provider, Abano Healthcare Group, is selling its half share of the audiology business, Bay International, to the other shareholder for 32 million dollars. Audio

12:19 PM.The listed early child-care provider, Evolve Education Group, has reported a solid maiden full-year profit, off the back of acquisitions and demand for its services. Audio

12:17 PM.Listed medical software developer Orion Health has posted a reduced full year loss and is picking it will be in profit in two years. Audio

12:00 PM.Snowfall and rain continues to hamper the rescue of a group of stranded off-roaders;Health, education and housing identified as Labour's priority spends. Audio