Midday Report for Tuesday 23 October 2012

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

12:26 PM.Amid criticism for allowing what's being labelled the most sophisticated doping programme ever seen in sport, the International Cycling Union's boss says he won't be stepping down. Audio

12:17 PM.New Dawn Energy launches a takeover bid for Wellington's L and M Energy. Graincorp's shares surge after a takeover offer from a US food giant and the sharemarket edges down. Audio

12:00 PM.The High Court sets a date to hear the Maori Council's water rights claim and a review says police must improve the treatment of young people in custody. Audio