Midday Report for Wednesday 13 March 2013

12:34 PM.News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

12:26 PM.The Black Caps bowling coach Shane Bond says they've had no influence on the preparation for the Basin Reserve wicket for tomorrow's second cricket test against England. Audio

12:17 PM.The sharemarket declines after a record run. The markets watchdog gets greater powers and a trans-Atlantic spat develops over Europe's austerity measures. Audio

12:00 PM.Labour threatens a contempt case against Solid Energy and the Government calls off Novopay debt collectors. Audio