Midday Report for Thursday 27 April 2017

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

12:26 PM.The All Blacks flanker Jerome Kaino is in doubt for the British and Irish Lions test series. Audio

12:24 PM.Japanese pulp and paper maker, Oji Fibre Solutions, has given an undertaking in court to suspend its call for proposals to provide services at its Kawerau and Kinleith pulp and paper mills. Audio

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

12:19 PM.The union representing bank workers is urging New Zealand's biggest banks to make cultural changes in line with those being looked at by their Australian parents. Audio

12:17 PM.Buyers are reportedly lining up for two unwanted New Zealand businesses that were part of the former Hellaby Group. Audio

12:00 PM.The Environment Ministry sounds a strong warning over water pollution and the Police union meet with the family of the Invercargill shooting victim. Audio