Midday Report for Monday 25 February 2013

12:33 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The Highlanders coach Jamie Joseph says the bye this week could be a blessing after picking up a few more injuries in their Super Rugby loss to the Chiefs. Audio

12:17 PM.Chorus says rolling out the fibre network is costing more than expected. Rainfall helps to boost Meridian Energy's interim result and the stock market rises. Audio

12:00 PM.A woman in a wheelchair is struck by a freight train in Auckland and papers show the Education Minister was overuled on the Wanganui Collegiate integration. Audio