Midday Report for Friday 8 July 2016

12:36 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.A dairy trading platform, Cream, says it has signed a major international dairy player. Audio

12:26 PM.The Kiwis rugby league star Kieran Foran has reportedly walked out on his $5 million National Rugby League contract with the Parramatta Eels. Audio

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

12:20 PM.An IT security firm says New Zealand's relaxed and trusting nature makes it more difficult for companies to protect themselves from computer hackers and extortion. Audio

12:18 PM.Across the Tasman, and there is still no clear outcome from last weekend's Australian federal election, although the latest count seems to favour the ruling Liberal-led coalition forming the next… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The Commerce Commission has given Fletcher Building the green light to buy the road building and maintenance company, Higgins Group. Audio

12:00 PM.Life imprisonment for a man who killed his young brother. Winston Peters says the Reserve Bank is open to being accused of racism. Audio