Midday Report for Thursday 15 December 2011

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

12:26 PM.New Zealand golfers start well at the Australian masters. Audio

12:16 PM.Another finance company faces legal action, the euro hits a new 11-month low against the dollar and the sharemarket slips. Audio

12:00 PM.Flooding causes widespread destruction through Nelson and Mighty River Power is first on the block for partial privatisation. Audio