Midday Report for Wednesday 15 February 2017

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.Wholesale electricity contract costs are expected to fall this year because of a wet summer in many parts of the country. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand cricket selectors are set to give another young prospect some top level experience after naming Auckland's Glenn Phillips in the T20 squad to play South Africa at Eden Park on Friday. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon. Audio

12:20 PM.Cancer diagnostics company, Pacific Edge, has raised 8-million dollars through a placement of new shares with institutional and other investors at 50 cents each. Audio

12:19 PM.ASB Bank has posted a record first half profit as it increased its lending and held costs, although its margins remain under pressure. Audio

12:17 PM.The speciality infant formula and milk products company, A2 Milk, has delivered another strong earnings result, with its first half profit nearly quadrupling. Audio

12:00 PM.Firefighters save Governors Bay homes from the Port Hills fire and Work and Income's beneficiary ID checks draw criticism. Audio