Morning Report

Business update for 19 August 2022 Audio

Omarama residents are angry because they say they are not getting timely medical care. The nearest ambulance is 30 kilometres away, but the town in South Canterbury's Mackenzie Basin has a group of… Read more Audio

Documents say the country's speed cameras were already a few years old when police put them in - and are now so ineffective they miss catching alot of drivers. The old cameras range from 75 percent to… Read more Audio

Northland Civil Defence is responding to severe flooding caused by heavy rain in the region. Some people have been evacuated and roads are closed or restricted across Northland. Far North residents… Read more Audio

Weather eased on the West coast last night but heavy rain is forecast for tonight through to Saturday afternoon. RNZ's reporter Niva Chittock is in Westport and spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Many evacuated Nelson residents have no idea when they'll be able to return to their homes with parts of the city damaged by flooding and slips. A state of emergency remains in force. Audio

PGA Tour players - including superstars Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy - met this week to discuss the issues being created by the new Saudi-backed league. Audio

The Black Ferns have just a couple of games before the start of their World Cup title defence in Aotearoa, with the two-test series against Australia their last chance to settle on their top side… Read more Audio

Fire and Emergency says 111 calls will still be answered and responded to, but there could be significant delays during a nationwide strike of members of the Professional Firefighters Union between… Read more Audio

Roads in the upper South Island have been impacted heavily by flooding and slips over the last two days, with four key routes closed to motorists. Waka Kotahi's journey manager in the South Island… Read more Audio

Heavy rain has forced six road closures on the state highway network in Northland. Waka Kotahi's journey manager in Northland, Liam Ryan gave an update to Corin Dann. Audio

A Kaeo business owner says residents of the Far North town are resilient. The main street of Kaeo has flooded cutting people off from essential services. The water has blocked access to the town's… Read more Audio