Midday Report for Friday 1 July 2011

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

12:26 PM.In sports news, key players miss out on New Zealand cricket contracts. Audio

12:17 PM.In business news, Olam falls short in its bid for full control of Farming Systems, and German banks agree to contribute to Greece's bailout. Audio

12:00 PM.In today's programme, a report says Whakatane police are at fault in the death of a man in custody, and the man who murdered Marice McGregor has been jailed for at least 15 years. Audio