Morning Report

Five local states of emergency are still in place in regions hardest hit by yesterday's weather event, though red warnings have lapsed in Northland and Coromandel. Thames-Coromandel District mayor… Read more Audio

Gisborne is waking up to very soggy conditions after a night of heavy and persistent rain. Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

Deb Glasgow has lived in Oakura for decades, and says last night's weather was some of the worst she's ever seen. Deb spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Travellers are in a tailspin after they discovered new passport rules for travel to Britain - with some now having to find out if they or their children are even a UK citizen. Immigration reporter… Read more Audio

Donald Trump has given his speech to world and business leaders at Davos in Switzerland. Politico Europe finance correspondent Kathryn Carlson spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

Federated farmers Bay of Plenty provincial president Brent Mountford has been speaking to farmers in the area this morning and spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

Thapi Makgabutlane from MetService spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

A Southland town has overcome years of disagreements over privacy and costs to go ahead with new surveillance cameras. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

Tolaga Bay East Coast Uawa Civil Defence spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Whitianga. Audio

Heavy rain and strong winds continue to hit the upper North Island; Auckland Transport has plans to purchase three new diesel vessels as electric ferry trials continue; Research has linked childhood… Read more Audio

Cyclists on Wednesday morning's Tour of Southland stage will also be taking on the Kingston Flyer vintage steam train. Kingston Flyer General Manager Tom O'Brien spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio