Midday Report for Thursday 6 September 2012

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

12:26 PM.Andy Roddick bows out at the US Tennis Open. Audio

12:17 PM.The slowing global economy curbs job growth expectations. Nokia's stock falls after it launches its rival in the smartphone market and the stockmarket rises. Audio

12:00 PM.Doubt cast on the possibility of the Tiwai Point smelter closing and teachers report major problems with the ministry of education's new payroll system. Audio