Midday Report for Tuesday 27 February 2018

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

12:26 PM.Chip maker, Rakon, says it's in talks to buy out the Indian company, Centum Rakon India. Audio

12:26 PM.16-year-old freestyle skiier Nico Porteous says it feels like 'being in a dream' after arriving back in New Zealand to a heroes welcome. Audio

12:23 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon of Hobson Wealth Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.Specialty dairy company Synlait Milk is planning to spend 260-million dollars on a major expansion of production facilities in the North Island. Audio

12:21 PM.Medical property investor Vital Healthcare has reported a first half net profit of just under 23-million dollars, down marginally on a year ago. Audio

12:18 PM.Rural services company PGG Wrightson has posted a flat profit as it increased earnings in the face of changing weather conditions. Audio

12:16 PM.Wet weather before Christmas has proved to be a boon for power company Mercury. Audio

12:00 PM.National MPs are electing a new leader. Fewer trainee teachers means there won't be enough graduates to take over from those retiring. Audio