Midday Report for Monday 17 December 2012

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

12:26 PM.Two Black Sticks strikers have been picked up in the Hockey India League auction, for the inaugural tournament next month, being run along the lines of cricket's popular Indian Premier League. Audio

12:17 PM.Consumer confidence rises to its highest level in a year. Some local institutions are keen for more Trade Me shares and the stock market's down. Audio

12:00 PM.Tropical Cyclone Evan slams into Fiji. Barack Obama is due to speak to grieving parents in the aftermath of the Connecticut school shooting. Audio