Morning Report

Nelson's mayor says some homes have been flooded - but assessments to find out how many cannot begin until daylight.

Hundreds of homes were evacuated yesterday after the Maitai River burst its banks… Read more Audio

Soldiers are patrolling the streets and all residents are begin asked to stay home if possible.

Cordons are in place at Tasman and Nile Streets where houses have been evacuated while Rocks Rd and… Read more Audio

A state of emergency is also in place across the West Coast.

Buller River was expected to peak in the early hours of this morning and Civil Defence controller Douglas Marshall says the full impact of… Read more Audio

Hundreds of people in Nelson have had an anxious night waiting to find out if their homes have been flooded.

The city is under state of emergency after the Maitai River burst its banks yesterday… Read more Audio

A new survey reveals people who are still working home might be getting a little lazy two and a half years into the pandemic.

The survey found 69 percent of workers either can't find time to exercise… Read more Audio

A year out from the 2023 election, law and order once again looks set to become a political football.

Labour, National, and now ACT have all unveiled law and order packages of varying powers and… Read more Audio

An education law expert says white supremacist Philip Arps can legally stand as a candidate for Te Aratai College's board of trustees.

Barrister and solicitor Carol Anderson says the Education and… Read more Audio