Morning Report

The latest from the Pacific region. Audio

For an idea how the Kapiti coast fared last night our producer Charlotte Gendall joins us from Paraparaumu. Audio

Heavy rainfall has continued to fall in the Wellington region overight... It has however eased. Audio

First to Tauranga where a tornado has ripped through Mount Maunganui, damaging a large sports stadium, lifting up roofs and uprooting trees. Audio

An update from the team at RNZ Sport. Audio

A tornado causes widespread damage in Tauranga. And wild weather causes havoc in Wellington and people forced to take desperate measures as torrential rain brings flooding. Audio

News from the rural and farming sectors. Audio

For the latest from the markets we're joined by Brad Gordon at Macquarie Private Wealth. Audio

Activity in the manufacturing sector has eased, but economists say it's too soon to tell if it reflects weakness in the economy, or the impact of holidays. Audio

The New Zealand dollar has jumped following weaker than expected retail sales figures in the United States. Audio

A strong economy and lower fuel prices have prompted a strong boost in consumer spending. Audio

The organisers of the Auckland Writers' Festival are pegging this year's event as the biggest yet. Audio