Midday Report

An airforce Hercules drops aid to Fiji following the deadly cyclone and a man who threw sludge at Brownlee pleads guilty. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

The New Zealand cricketers continue to chase leather around Hagley Oval as the Australians have taken a first innings lead on day three of the second Test. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Don Lewthwaite, at First NZ Capital. Audio

The investing public could be offered more share floats and other investment opportunities this year and new rules on advertising and spelling out the financial details of deals is likely to make it… Read more Audio

The courier and information management company, Freightways, has seen its first half net profit rise 5-and-a-half percent on the year earlier, benefiting from the diversification of its business. Audio

The state-owned KiwiBank has posted a marginal increase in its first half profit as it has consolidated the previous year's strong growth. Audio

The full extent of the damage caused by Cyclone Winston remains unknown and a memorial service marking five years since the deadly earthquake gets underway in Christchurch. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

The Phoenix are given a 10-year A-League licence extension. Audio

Bryan Shepherd at Macquarie Private Wealth does the Midday Markets. Audio

Diversified investment company Hellaby Holdings has reported a 2/3 fall in its first-half profit amid tougher economic conditions and a squeeze on margins. Audio