Midday Report for Thursday 23 August 2012

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

12:26 PM.The Black Caps hope to put poor performance behind them in today's first test in India. Audio

12:17 PM.Vector's full year profit falls due to a subdued economy and higher costs. Audio

12:00 PM.Authorities have been accused of failing to act properly on warnings of abuse by a Northland teacher. The bodies of three soldiers killed in Afghanistan will arrive in Christchurch today. Audio