Midday Report for Thursday 1 August 2013

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

12:26 PM.News on whether speedy Chiefs winger Lelia Masaga can play Saturday's Super Rugby final will come down to the results of a fitness test on his ankle injury today. Audio

12:17 PM.Briscoes aims for a record half year profit. America's economy shows signs of improvement and the share market is flat. Audio

12:00 PM.An Auckland lawyer found guilty of smuggling a cellphone and cigarettes to a convicted murderer and rapist in jail. The driver involved in the crash that killed the Canterbury financier, Allan… Read more Audio