Midday Report for Wednesday 30 April 2014

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

12:26 PM.The NBA commissioner, Adam Silver, has received widespread praise after banning the Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling for life. Audio

12:17 PM.Xero's alliance with US tax giant H&R Block is labelled a gamechanger. New Zealand Oil & Gas says its cautiously optimistic about its Pateke well and the share market rises. Audio

12:00 PM.The Government announces a funding boost for specialist sexual violence services and a business think tank is recommending removing barriers to foreign investment. Audio