Midday Report for Monday 12 March 2012

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

12:26 PM.The Blues Super Rugby campaign has suffered major setback with All Black Jerome Kaino's season over after just two games. Audio

12:17 PM.The strong dollar and falling diary prices hit Fonterra's forecast payout. China records its worst trade deficit in 20 years and the sharemarket edges up. Audio

12:00 PM.Picketing by striking Ports of Auckland workers delays the arrival of a cruise ship. Diplomats' partners are encouraging them to leave the Ministry of Foreign Affairs because of the government's cost… Read more Audio