Midday Report for Thursday 12 December 2013

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

12:26 PM.Rain in Wellington delayed the start of play by an hour and a quarter, on day two of the second cricket test between New Zealand and the West Indies. Audio

12:17 PM.Interest rates will start rising from March. House prices hit a record price and the share market is little changed. Audio

12:00 PM.Charges against a former Pike River Mine executive have been dropped and the Government will implement all recommendations in a disability support services report. Audio