Midday Report for Thursday 27 September 2012

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

12:26 PM.Manchester United has beaten Newcastle 2-1 in English football's League Cup at Old Trafford to book a tantalising fourth round date at Chelsea. Audio

12:17 PM.Restructuring costs drive a loss for Pumpkin Patch. Eurozone austerity measures prompt further protests in Spain and Greece and the stockmarket's flat. Audio

12:00 PM.The man accused of murdering Christie Marceau has pleaded guilty on other charges and the first hotel to resume business in the Christchurch CBD has opened. Audio