Midday Report for Thursday 25 October 2012

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

12:26 PM.The Silver Ferns netball coach Wai Taumaunu doesn't believe her side faces a confidence crisis despite their record loss to Australia at the weekend. Audio

12:17 PM.The New Zealand dollar rises after the Reserve Bank leaves rates on hold. ANZ New Zealand's profit jumps 15 percent and the sharemarket declines. Audio

12:00 PM.The former chief executive of Pike River mine has pleaded not guilty on twelve charges and a man is charged with murder in relation to a New Plymouth hit and run. Audio