Morning Report

Floodwaters in Nelson were so strong they blew manhole covers off, and locals say they saw cows being swept away. Nelson Mayor Nick Smith spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Sudden heavy rain on the West Coast on Tuesday caused several slips through the Lower Buller Gorge between Inangahua Junction and Westport. Buller Mayor Jamie Cleine spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

An update on what's happening in the sports world with Nathan Rarere. Audio

News from the rural farming sector. Audio

Latest news from Radio New Zealand's business team. Audio

MetService says it'll be a fine day in Nelson on Tuesday after Monday's deluge but there's more of that wet weather to come. Duty forecaster John Law spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The Northern Mystics kept their unbeaten record intact after snatching a dramatic last-gasp 55-54 win over the Southern Steel in Dunedin. Audio

In today's episode, Finance Minister Nicola Willis has defended the government's budget decisions including changes to Kiwisaver, saying most workers will end up with larger retirement savings, new… Read more Audio

In front of 29,000 fans at Mt Smart Stadium, Auckland FC's dream debut season in the A-League has ended in heartbreak. Auckland FC's Coach Steve Corica spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio

The unique challenges of building high on a mountain has meant everything including the kitchen sink has to be helicoptered onto the site of a new trampers' hut in Taranaki's national park. Taranaki… Read more Audio

A youth advocate says young people in crisis will be hardest hit by the Government's new benefit sanctions. Youth advocate and founder of the charity KickBack Aaron Hendry spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

It's the end of the season for football leagues up North. Audio