Morning Report

Villa Maria, one of New Zealand's best known wine brands, is putting cancer warning labels on wines exported to Ireland - nearly a year ahead of a law making the labels compulsory. Guyon Espiner… Read more Audio

Of the 500 homes still without electricity, most are in the Kaipara Harbour Coastal settlement of Tinopai. Northpower chief operating officer Mike Gibbs spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

The UK government is giving 16-and-17-year-olds the right to vote. BBC Political Correspondent Rob Watson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

A new forecast is painting a slightly rosier picture for the country's economic outlook. Infometrics' Chief Forecaster Gareth Kiernan spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

A principal is warning the number of school-leavers with no qualifications is likely to spike significantly in poor communities this year. Education correspondent John Gerritsen reports. Audio

A top New Zealand rower who was arrested in the US following a skirmish at a post-regatta celebration fled from Police while he was being questioned over an alleged assault. Sports correspondent Dana… Read more Audio

Severe gales in Northland in the past 12 hours have downed trees and powerlines leaving hundreds of households without power. Local resident Brigid Roberts spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

News from the business sector, including a market report. Audio

The Tasman District has lifted its latest State of Emergency. Mayor Tim King spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

Severe gales caused havoc in Northland on Thursday night with downed trees taking out powerlines and leaving hundreds of homes without power. Reporter Natalie Akoorie spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

This weekend the All Blacks go for the clean sweep, and the Lions and Wallabies kick off their test series. Audio

News from the rural and farming sector. Audio