Midday Report for Monday 7 November 2011

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand distance runner Kimberley Smith says she's tracking well towards next year's London Olympics after finishing fifth at this morning's New York marathon. Audio

12:17 PM.Greece agrees on a coalition government, but Europe's debt crisis remains. Subdued economic conditions are expected to hit Abano Healthcare's half year profit and the sharemaket rises. Audio

12:00 PM.Youth advocates are upset the National Party won't commit to ending child poverty by 2020 and an Auckland man's been rescued nearly 24 hours after an eight metre fall onto rocks. Audio