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10:20 Urgent need for housing in Buller

Housing is identified as a critical issue for Westport as it rebuilds from severe flooding. Today the Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern visited flood-hit Westport, where 100 homes have been deemed uninhabitable. Karyn catches up with Buller mayor, Jamie Cleine.

The red-stickered home of George and Dorothy Burrows in Westport

The red-stickered home of George and Dorothy Burrows in Westport Photo: RNZ / Samantha Gee

10:30 New South Wales extends vaccine roll out to younger people

The Australian state of New South Wales has reported its highest daily case total since the start of Sydney's outbreak - 172 new local coronavirus cases. The state's health ministry has announced any adult from 18 to 39 will be eligible to book in to be vaccinated this week. The ABC's Elias Clure with an update.

Thousands of anti-lockdown protestors march on the streets of the central business district of Sydney on July 24, 2021, as people gathered to demonstrate against the city's month-long stay-at-home orders.

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10:45 Wairarapa libraries lending healthy home check tool kits

Wairarapa councils are helping residents tackle mould and dampness in their homes - by making toolkits available that can be lent out from local libraries. Masterton District Mayor Lyn Patterson joins Karyn to explain.

A moistiure meter shows concrete wet at the school.

A moistiure meter shows concrete wet at the school. Photo: CoveKinlock Report