Midday Report

A murder charge over the death of a four-year-old Onehunga girl and the Justice Minsiter stays quiet on a report about David Bain's compensation claim. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

Pace bowler Doug Bracewell has been ruled out of the second cricket Test against Australia with a strain to the rotator cuff muscle in his right shoulder. Audio

Software company Wynyard has cancelled a special shareholder meeting which was set for tomorrow to approve a share placement, it says it's no longer viable to have a capital raising given current… Read more Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by James Grigor at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

Engineering and infrastructure consultancy firm, Opus International is relatively upbeat about its outlook despite being hurt by the downturn in the global mining and oil sectors. Audio

Property developer, Precinct Properites, it's reported a 10 percent increase in first half net profit, mainly driven by lower interest expenses and valuation gains. Audio

The online trading and advertising company, Trade Me, has reported a flat first-half profit, despite solid growth in its property, classifieds and motoring businesses. Audio

Specialist dairy company A2 Milk has reported a strong rise in first half profit driven by booming sales of its infant formula. Audio

Fletcher Building has reported a 51 percent rise in its first half net profit, boosted by strong sales for its building products -- gains on asset sales -- and savings from closed businesses. Audio

Child, Youth and Family denies massaging child abuse statistics and Invercargill's mayor demands answers over the sudden suspension of 130 meat workers. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio