Midday Report for Tuesday 27 August 2013

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

12:26 PM.The young Australian tennis player Bernard Tomic has come through an epic five-set opening match at the US Open and he's well placed to make at least the third round in New York. Audio

12:17 PM.New Zealand Post's annual net profit falls 40 percent. But Kiwibank's rises 23 percent and the share market's flat. Audio

12:00 PM.Strong words from the US lay the groundwork for possible military intervention in Syria and the Government will appeal against a ruling on payouts for uninsured Christchurch properties. Audio