Midday Report for Friday 1 April 2011

12:35 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The New Zealand Cricket boss Justin Vaughn says there is no hurry to pick a captain to replace Daniel Vettori. Audio

12:17 PM.The property market remains subdued despite a jump in new listings, Irish Banks need another 24 billion euros and the sharemarket falls. Audio

12:00 PM.Governments across the Middle East are bracing for more mass protests as opposition groups prepare for weekly rallies after Friday prayers. Audio