Midday Report for Tuesday 10 March 2015

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

12:28 PM.The Irish cricket side is just a point away from securing their place in the World Cup quarter-finals and they're optimistic about their chances of doing it against India in Hamilton today. Audio

12:22 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

12:20 PM.The latest figures on traffic flows suggest the economy is rolling on. Audio

12:18 PM.A survey of New Zealand employers is pointing to a slowdown in the number of jobs on offer, as employers' hiring intentions ease. Audio

12:16 PM.Retail spending using electronic cards has snapped three consecutive months of decline, with people spending more on eating out and durable items like furniture and appliances. Audio

12:00 PM.The man whose dogs almost killed girl escapes conviction and the Finance Minister Bill English is pessimistic about the future of Solid Energy. Audio