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7:31 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

7:23 AM.Two dozen homes in the settlement of Ōakura on Northland's east coast were evacuated yesterday because of the threat of landslides. Ngātiwai Trust Board CEO Simon Mitchell spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

7:17 AM.The Prime Minister has announced an election date of November 7. Acting political editor Craig McCulloch spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:12 AM.Some communities have copped more than double an average month's rainfall in a day. Ahead of the deluge... red weather warnings and multiple states of emergency came into force. Kim Baker Wilson… Read more Audio

7:06 AM.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

6:53 AM.Gisborne is waking up to very soggy conditions after a night of heavy and persistent rain. Mayor Rehette Stoltz spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

6:45 AM.Deb Glasgow has lived in Ōakura for decades, and says last night's weather was some of the worst she's ever seen. Deb spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

6:43 AM.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

6:34 AM.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

6:29 AM.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

6:22 AM.Thapi Makgabutlane from MetService spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

6:19 AM.A Southland town has overcome years of disagreements over privacy and costs to go ahead with new surveillance cameras. Phil Pennington reports. Audio

6:13 AM.Tolaga Bay East Coast Uawa Civil Defence spoke to Lauren Crimp. Audio

6:08 AM.RNZ's Charlotte Cook spoke to Lauren Crimp from Whitianga. Audio

10:00 AM.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

8:50 AM.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

8:40 AM.Correspondent Rebekah Holt spoke to Lauren Crimp from Tasmania. Audio

8:40 AM.Money correspondent Susan Edmunds spoke to Lauren Crimp about what could happen to interest rates this year, and what it means for mortgage holders. Audio

8:36 AM.An update on what's happening in the sports world. Audio

8:33 AM.The latest market updates and news from RNZ's business team. Audio

8:23 AM.Whangarei residents in the hard-hit northeast coast are being urged to stock up on supplies and have emergency plans ready. Northland Civil Defence Emergency Management Group Controller Jenny Calder… Read more Audio

8:19 AM.The parents of a 20-year-old who died under compulsory care are devastated that no-one is being held accountable for what they believe was "gross negligence". Ruth Hill reports. Audio

8:14 AM.Upper Hutt's NZ Performance Academy Aotearoa aims to attract students trying to juggle their sporting commitments with academics. Academy's CEO Karen van Gemerden spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

8:11 AM.At least five new charter schools are set to open this term. Altum Classical Academy principal Christian Pera spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio

7:47 AM.Labour's ranks are meeting in West Auckland today where they are expected to outline their priorities heading into this year's election. Party leader Chris Hipkins spoke to Melissa Chan-Green. Audio