Midday Report for Thursday 1 June 2017

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

12:26 PM.The Silver Ferns defender Anna Harrison has announced her retirement from international Netball. Audio

12:25 PM.The fast-food operator, Restaurant Brands, has had strong first quarter sales, boosted by its Australian and Pacific businesses. Audio

12:21 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Rupert Lister from Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:20 PM.The terms of trade -- the broad measure of how we pay our way in the world -- hit its highest level in 44 years, thanks to stronger commodity prices. Audio

12:19 PM.The troubled vocational school company, Intueri, has been placed in voluntary administration, after failing to trade its way out of debt. Audio

12:17 PM.Strong growth in passenger numbers and revenue has prompted Air New Zealand to increase its earnings forecast. Audio

12:00 PM.The country's terms of trade hit a 40-year peak. A decision looms on Auckland's controversial bed tax. Audio