Midday Report for Friday 23 August 2013

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

12:26 PM.In sport, Silver Ferns name two new caps in squad to play Australia. Audio

12:17 PM.In business news, Telecom's profit plunges. Audio

12:00 PM.In today's news, Air New Zealand confirms it's looking to cut maintenance jobs, and a senior Labour MP says David Shearer may not have been the best choice for the job. Audio