Midday Report for Tuesday 15 October 2013

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand Professional Boxing Association's losing patience with Sonny Bill Williams' reluctance to defend his heavyweight title belt. Audio

12:17 PM.The Reserve Bank says housing demand needs to be restrained while new houses are built. The Commerce Commission says Christchurch Airport's charges are excessive and the share market edges higher. Audio

12:00 PM.New Zealand's population has grown 3 per cent since 2006 and the Kohanga Reo trust is called to account for credit card use. Audio