Midday Report for Monday 22 May 2017

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand driver Scott Dixon has won pole position for next Monday's Indy 500 after posting the fastest average speed at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Audio

12:25 PM.Drug maker AFT Pharmaceuticals says its Maxigesic painkiller has been licensed for sale in France. Audio

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

12:20 PM.The early childhood centres operator, Evolve, has had a marginal lift in its annual profit as a rise in income was offset by higher expenses. Audio

12:18 PM.The country's biggest listed property company, Kiwi Property, has reported a 43 percent fall in full year profit because of lower revaluation gains for its portfolio. Audio

12:17 PM.Leading manufacturer, Fisher & Paykel Healthcare, has posted a record full-year profit, as demand grows for its breathing devices, and margins widen. Audio

12:00 PM.Hamilton is the new host for the rugby Sevens and the opposition parties criticise the Government's response to Pike River. Audio