Midday Report for Friday 20 March 2015

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

12:26 PM.Australia are the runaway favourites to advance to the Cricket world cup semi-finals. Audio

12:25 PM.For the latest from the markets we're joined by Andrew Cathie at Craigs Investment Partners. Audio

12:22 PM.Auckland's continuing to lead the charge in the call for workers. Audio

12:20 PM.The growing economy is continuing to attract foreigners and keep New Zealanders at home. Audio

12:17 PM.Pumpkin Patch says its half year earnings result demonstrates the business is heading in the right direction. Audio

12:00 PM.Residents in Vanuatu's outer islands are desperate for water. Hundreds petition police to consider laying charges over a teenage sex ring. Audio