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Power is still out for about 2000 properties in the lower and central North Island after Thursday's severe storm. While locals are surveying the damage there - a State of emergency has been declared in Southland, where severe weather has also hit power and water sources. In the Tararua town of Eketahuna, the sun is shining after two days of destructive winds ripped up trees, flipped caravans, and tore down sheds. Reporter Mary Argue was there.

The White Ferns Cricket World Cup semi-final hopes are over following a 53 run loss to India this morning in what has been a disappointing World Cup campaign. They have a final pool game against England on Sunday but the best they can finish is fifth. Sports reporter Bridget Tunnicliffe spoke to Lisa Owen.

It's not a life-changing Lotto win but $10,000 can still be enough to improve your financial future, experts say. Money correspondent Susan Edmunds has been talking to financial experts about what you should do, should you happen to get a surprise $10,000 windfall this long weekend. She spoke to Lisa Owen

Asia correspondent Katie Silver spoke to Lisa Owen about a shakeup among the Chinese military's top brass.

New Zealanders are being warned to make sure they're immunised against measles if they're travelling off shore with active outbreaks in a number of countries and a rising number of cases here. Four local measles cases have been connected to the Bluebridge ferry sailing from Picton to Wellington on October the third. Health authorities have contacted about 350 passengers from the sailing to give them health advice. Cases have been identified in Northland, Auckland, Manawatu and Nelson. Health New Zealand public health medicine specialist Dr Matthew Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Australia correspondent Nick Grimm spoke to Lisa Owen about the Australian property market, where the latest data has shown home prices around the country are surging, and are only expected to keep going up.

Mourners have paid tribute to former Prime Minister Jim Bolger at an official funeral today, with current and former MPs from various parties travelling up the Wellington coast to attend. The Prime Minister was in attendance along with former Prime Ministers Jenny Shipley, Sir Bill English and Helen Clark. Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro declared Mr Bolger's passing the "end of an era" when a young farmer who left school at 15 could rise through the political ranks to become prime minister. Lillian Hanly reports.

News from the business sector, including a market report.

The White Ferns need sunny skies in Mumbai as they chase the last semi-final spot at the Cricket World Cup. Tonight's game against the hosts is a must-win - for both teams. Sports reporter Felicity Reid spoke to Lisa Owen.

Air New Zealand has welcomed a new CEO amidst a turbulant time for the airline. Just yesterday the national carrier revealed it is expecting a half year loss of up to $55 after an anticipated bump in passengers failed to land. Costs are rising too, with the bill for engine leases going up $20 million dollars. Several Air New Zealand planes have also been grounded for unsheduled maintaince due to engine faults. Air New Zealand CEO Nikhil Ravishankar spoke to Lisa Owen.