Midday Report for Thursday 19 December 2013

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

12:26 PM.Windies batting first in third test in Hamilton. It took most of the first session but the New Zealand cricketers finally snared their first wicket in the third and final test against the West Indies… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The economy grows faster than expected. The strong dollar can't quell exporters' confidence and the share market rises. Audio

12:00 PM.The jury in the trial of a Christchurch woman accused of killing her husband reaches its verdict. There's standing room only at the public meeting where Len Brown faces his fate. Audio