Midday Report for Wednesday 21 September 2011

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

12:26 PM.A top French rugby writer is disputing claims the French are fielding a "B" team against the All Blacks, in a bid to lose Saturday's crunch Rugby World Cup pool game and ensure an easier path to the… Read more Audio

12:17 PM.The outdoor clothing retailer Kathmandu triples its profit. The IMF warns the economy's entered a dangerous phase and the sharemarket edges up. Audio

12:00 PM.Sustained criticism of the Labour Department at the Pike River royal commission and New Zealand's balance of payments worsens. Audio