Midday Report for Tuesday 5 June 2012

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

12:26 PM.Newcomers Aaron Smith and Julian Savea have been running in what looks like a likely All Black backline at training in Auckland this morning as they prepare to take on Ireland at Eden Park this… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.Metlifecare's proposed takeover bid gets the nod from the appraiser. Telstra considers selling its New Zealand arm and the sharemarket falls near 1 percent. Audio

12:00 PM.The Scott Guy murder trial has begun in Wellington and share prices tumble in line with falls on world markets. Audio