Midday Report for Thursday 11 October 2012

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

12:26 PM.A former teammate of seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong who's accused of cheating his way to the top of the cycling world, says the American was part of a dark period of cycling. Audio

12:17 PM.The brewer, Moa Group, will list following strong support from investors. A 45 billion dollar European defence tie-up collapses and the share market declines. Audio

12:00 PM.Paula Bennett says a plan to fight child abuse will help teachers and doctors step in and a senior Maori leader has quit the Mighty River Power board. Audio