Midday Report for Friday 1 February 2013

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

12:26 PM.The French sevens team is set to knock New Zealand off their Wellington perch. Audio

12:17 PM.Retailers Kathmandu and Briscoes both expect higher profits. Audio

12:00 PM.The broadcaster Sir Paul Holmes has died. The Education Ministry thought about getting out of its Novopay contract before the system even started. Audio