Midday Report for Thursday 31 October 2013

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

12:26 PM.The New Zealand cricketers face a boyant Bangladeshi side as they chase their first win on tour in tonight's second one day international in Dhaka. Audio

12:17 PM.Shares Tech firm GeoOp more than double in their first day of trading. The New Zealand dollar has a roller-coaster ride and the sharemarket falls. Audio

12:00 PM.An investigation has found a pilot's use of cannabis was a significant factor in the Carterton ballooning tragedy and the government has launched a ten year plan to reduce youth crime. Audio