Midday Report for Monday 16 December 2013

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

12:26 PM.The England cricketers will attempt to call on the fighting spirit they displayed in New Zealand earlier this year in a bid to save their flailing Ashes campaign. Audio

12:16 PM.Consumer confidence hits a four-year high. BNZ's lending to people with small deposits fell sharply in the September quarter and the share market is little changed. Audio

12:00 PM.A deal's reached to make the next three Avatar films in New Zealand and Len Brown issues an unconditional apology after meeting with councillors. Audio