Midday Report for Monday 27 February 2017

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

12:26 PM.The England coach Eddie Jones has launched an attack on Italy's tactics during their Six Nations game this morning, saying it's not rugby and comparing it to the Trevor Chappell underarm delivery in… Read more Audio

12:25 PM.The Taranaki based agri-business Allied Farmers, has reported a 17 percent increase in first half net profit to 281-thousand dollars, despite a 2 percent drop in revenue to 10 million dollars. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite at FNZC. Audio

12:21 PM.Migration and tourism continue at record levels. Audio

12:20 PM.Winemaker, Delegat, has reported a lower first half profit as a write-off in the value of grapes and the high New Zealand dollar offset record wine sales. Audio

12:18 PM.The listed retirement village operator, Metlifecare's first half net profit is up nearly a third, driven by gains in the value of its properties and a solid operating performance. Audio

12:17 PM.The telecommunications company, Spark, has done a deal to give its customers access to the popular video streaming service, Netflix. Audio

12:00 PM.A man admits to attempted murder over an Auckland kidnapping and the former All Black Ali Williams has reportedly been charged with buying cocaine. Audio