Midday Report for Wednesday 27 March 2013

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

12:26 PM.The Black Caps will get the next week off before preparations begin for the return series against England in May. Audio

12:16 PM.Stronger sales lifts Hallenstein Glasson's half-year earnings. The boss of one of Australia's biggest super funds accuses the industry of sucking off the public teat and paying itself far too much and… Read more Audio

12:00 PM.The deputy auditor general contrdicts the prime minister on Sky City and an economist says Fonterra payouts will reduce the impact of the drought. Audio