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Farmers in Otago have been urged to move livestock to higher grounds amid torrential rainfall in the region. Federated Farmers Otago President Luke Kane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

MetService has issued a rare red level rain warning for North Otago, Dunedin and coastal Clutha, as heavy rain continues to batter the region. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to… Read more Audio

Residents in South Dunedin are being told to evacuate and get to higher ground if they feel unsafe. If they have friends or whanau they can stay with, they should go there first. Reporter Anna Sargent… Read more Audio

Dunedin has been placed in a state of emergency after Otago continued to battle torrential rain overnight. Emergency Management Otago Duty Controller Steve Rushbrook spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio

New Zealand Rugby is seeking more information from global governing body World Rugby following France's decision to exclude some national squad players from next year's test series against the All… Read more Audio

On today's episode, the Israeli Defence Force says it is sending more troops to join its efforts on the ground, Ngapuhi hapu want to move forward towards treaty settlement, if it is done on their… Read more Audio

Tim Southee has resigned as Black Caps Test captain, with Tom Latham stepping in full-time. Cricket commentator Bryan Waddle spoke to Corin Dann. Audio

Auckland Council fears large numbers of exotic birds are posing a threat to the local ecosystem. Finn Blackwell reports. Audio

With plans for the new Dunedin hospital in such trouble, one company interested in getting a call from the Health Minister is Vital Healthcare. Vital Healthcare Property Trust fund manager Aaron… Read more Audio