Morning Report for Friday 19 August 2022

8:55 AM.We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio

8:45 AM.It's time now for our Friday feature on Morning Report in which we dissect, discuss and analyse the political stories of the week. They might be big issues, they might be small, nothing is off limits… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Rivers rose rapidly in Taranaki yesterday afternoon and emergency services were bracing for more heavy downfalls overnight. The head of Taranaki Civil Defence Todd Velvin spoke to Corin Dann/Susie… Read more Audio

8:40 AM.Severe winter weather has been wreaking havoc on the country's roads this week. But high-vis vests have been out in full force across the motu throughout the winter as teams scramble to clear up after… Read more Audio

8:30 AM.Business update for 19 August 2022 Audio

8:27 AM.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

8:24 AM.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

8:20 AM.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

8:17 AM.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

8:10 AM.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

8:06 AM.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

7:55 AM.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

7:52 AM.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

7:48 AM.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

7:46 AM.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

7:43 AM.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

7:40 AM.Embattled Labour Party MP Gaurav Sharma is likely to be expelled from the Party's caucus after he again spoke out about his party. RNZ political editor Jane Patterson, spoke to Susie Ferguson about… Read more Audio

7:35 AM.Embattled Labour Party MP Gaurav Sharma is likely to be expelled from the Party's caucus after he again spoke out about his party. A spokesperson for the Labour leader says the caucus will meet again… Read more Audio

7:22 AM.Aucklanders are trying to come to terms with the horrific discovery of the remains of two young children near Manurewa. Police have confirmed the bodies of two children aged between 5 and ten years… Read more Audio

7:19 AM.In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees. At least 411 homes have now been evacuated in total. RNZ reporter, Kirsty Frame, is in… Read more Audio

7:12 AM.In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees. At least 411 homes have now been evacuated in total. The city's water supply has been… Read more Audio

7:09 AM.The weather front affecting large parts of the country has caused flooding, washouts and slips. There have been evacuations in Northland, while in Nelson there were more evacuations late yesterday. In… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.Rafael Nadal's first match since pulling out of the Wimbledon semi-finals because of injury ended in defeat at the Cincinnati Open, in a blow to the Spaniard's US Open hopes. Audio

6:53 AM.Bussiness news for 19 August 2022 Audio

6:47 AM.MetService meteorologist Stephen Glassey speaks to Corin Dann about overnight weather in flood-hit areas around the country and what is forecast for today. Audio

6:43 AM.News from the rural and farming sector for 19 August 2022 Audio

6:41 AM.In Nelson, more residents had to be evacuated overnight - forced out of their homes by slips and falling trees. 

At least 411 homes have been evacuated in total.
 
The city's water supply has been… Read more Audio

6:35 AM.A brief update from the RNZ sports team for 19 August 2022 Audio

6:20 AM.A brief update from the business sector for 19 August 2022 Audio

6:15 AM.The Government will make an initial contribution of $200,000 to the Mayoral Relief Fund to help flood-affected communities in Nelson-Tasman and Marlborough. Minister for Emergency Management Kieran… Read more Audio

6:13 AM.The Buller and Westland regions have seen the stormy weather ease over the past day, with a red heavy rain warning downgraded to orange. Heavy rain is expected to return in the next 24 hours, but it's… Read more Audio

6:11 AM.Kaeo is the worst hit area from the wet weather, with widespread flooding in the township as heavy rain continues to fall. Our reporter, Finn Blackwell, spoke to Susie Ferguson. Audio

6:08 AM.The latest bout of wild weather has caused heavy flooding in the Far North. Some residents have been evacuated and several State Highways have been closed. Far North Deputy Mayor Ann Court spoke to… Read more Audio

6:06 AM.Sports News for 19 August 2022 Audio

6:00 AM.Top Stories for 19 August 2022 Audio