Midday Report for Wednesday 14 September 2011

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

12:26 PM.Captain Richie McCaw will play his 100th test on Friday night after being named to play against Japan in their second World Cup match in Hamilton. Audio

12:17 PM.The Serious Fraud Office and Financial Markets Authority lay charges over the collapse of Belgrave Finance. Italy's borrowing costs reach a record high and the sharemarket is flat. Audio

12:00 PM.Auckland councillors debate Rugby World Cup plans and the cross examination of the police continues at the Pike River Royal Commission. Audio