Midday Report for Wednesday 7 September 2011

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

12:26 PM.A revamped All Black backline is named for the Rugby World Cup opening match against Tonga. Audio

12:17 PM.An economist says dairy prices are holding up well given international turmoil. Swiss authorities act to weaken the strong franc and the sharemarket rises. Audio

12:00 PM.A call for compensation for those detained during the Uruwera police raids and the Pacific Islands Forum opens on Auckland's waterfront. Audio