Morning Report

Gisborne is one of the regions currently being hit hard by heavy rain and strong winds with a precautionary state of emergency declared at 5pm last night. RNZ Reporter Kate Green spoke to Lauren… Read more Audio

Mmathepelo Makgabutlane from MetService spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sporting world. Audio

The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

Two dozen homes in the settlement of Ōakura on Northland's east coast were evacuated yesterday because of the threat of landslides. Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO Simon Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

The Prime Minister has announced an election date of November 7. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Some communities have copped more than double an average month's rainfall in a day. Ahead of the deluge... red weather warnings and multiple states of emergency came into force. Kim Baker Wilson… Read more Audio

Five local states of emergency are still in place in regions hardest hit by yesterday's weather event, though red warnings have lapsed in Northland and Coromandel. Thames-Coromandel District mayor… Read more Audio

Gisborne is waking up to very soggy conditions after a night of heavy and persistent rain. Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

Deb Glasgow has lived in Ōakura for decades, and says last night's weather was some of the worst she's ever seen. Deb spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Travellers are in a tailspin after they discovered new passport rules for travel to Britain - with some now having to find out if they or their children are even a UK citizen. Immigration reporter… Read more Audio

Donald Trump has given his speech to world and business leaders at Davos in Switzerland. Politico Europe finance correspondent Kathryn Carlson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio