Morning Report

Gore remains in a state of emergency Friday morning, after Thursday's heavy rain and widespread flooding.

Despite the rain easing, some river levels are still rising.

The District Council says the… Read more Audio

A local state of emergency has been declared in Queenstown for the next 7 days after a night of torrential rain resulted in the evacuation of 41 homes and the CBD being swamped by torrential rain and… Read more Audio

Towns right across the bottom of the South Island are dealing with significant flooding this morning.

A regional state of emergency was declared at six-o'clock Thursday night after more than a dozen… Read more Audio

In Queenstown torrential rain causing landslips and flooding has forced some people to evacuate their properties.

That includes four properties on Reavers Lane where residents were advised to leave… Read more Audio

Auto workers in the US are striking for better pay - and it might have unexpected consequences for the future of electric vehicles.

The United Auto Workers union is struggling to reach a deal with… Read more Audio

Drivers should take extra care on the roads on Friday or avoid driving entirely as severe weather sweeps across the country.

Southland road users should avoid any unnecessary travel due to… Read more Audio

Southlanders have been on high alert for more flooding Thursday night, after more than a dozen Southland rivers set off warnings.

A heavy band of rain is slowly moving up the country, saturating the… Read more Audio