Midday Report for Wednesday 25 May 2016

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

12:27 PM.Triathlon New Zealand names squad for Rio. Audio

12:24 PM.The health products and honey company, Comvita, is buying half a stake in a business owned by the Blenheim-based apiary management business, Putake Group, for $2 million. Audio

12:24 PM.The health products and honey company, Comvita, is buying half a stake in a business owned by the Blenheim-based apiary management business, Putake Group, for $2 million. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Melika King at Craigs Investment Partners Audio

12:21 PM.The kiwifruit exporter, Zespri, has had a strong season with growth in sales volumes and profits. Audio

12:18 PM.The listed retirement village operator, Arvida Group, has reported a better than expected full-year result, helped by acquisitions and demand for aged care. Audio

12:17 PM.Listed drug maker AFT Pharmaceuticals has reported a slightly larger full year loss as it spends on research and market expansion. Audio

12:00 PM.It's revealed a mental health patient was missing two days before searches began. United Nations reviews country's performance as children sleep in cars and garages. Audio