Midday Report for Thursday 26 May 2011

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

12:26 PM.In sports news, Brad Thorn and Sonny Bill Williams return to the Crusaders for this weekend. Audio

12:17 PM.In business news, recovering world freight volumes drive up Mainfreight's full year profit. Audio

12:00 PM.In today's programme, benefit numbers in Christchurch up by 900 since February, and the man accused of killing Scott Guy makes a second court appearance. Audio