Midday Report for Thursday 9 February 2017

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

12:26 PM.The failed crime software developer, Wynyard Group, has been placed into liquidation by its creditors. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand netballers have beaten Wales 72-39 in the second and final Test in Cardiff to complete a 2-nil series win. Audio

12:23 PM.Local insurance company Tower has been put on a trading halt amid speculation that a Canadian company is about to make an offer. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Angus Marks at FNZC. Audio

12:22 PM.The insurance arms of Suncorp New Zealand have reported lower profits off the back of the Kaikoura earthquake and a rise in Canterbury earthquake claims. . Audio

12:20 PM.The casino operator, SkyCity Entertainment, has made a record first half profit, despite a 6 percent fall in its revenue as China's crackdown on gambling hurt its high rollers business. Audio

12:19 PM.The number of building consents for new homes tailed off at the end of last year, driven down by a fall in apartment consents. Audio

12:17 PM.The Reserve Bank has held its cash rate unchanged at a record low 1-point-75 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.New Zealand is setting up an Americas taskforce to keep an eye on Donald Trump. The police watchdog slams an investigation into an off-duty officer. Audio