Midday Report for Wednesday 6 July 2011

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

12:26 PM.The coach of the New Zealand women's football team believes the future is bright for the side after the Football Ferns picked up their first ever point at a senior World Cup, with a 2-all draw with… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The Government's deficit comes in lower than forecast, Portugal may need a second round of rescue money before it can return to capital markets and the sharemarket is flat. Audio

12:00 PM.The Prime Minister says a capital gains tax will take the country backwards and official complaints are laid about Christchurch council contracts. Audio