Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.

At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.

State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.

The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.

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Relentless rain is driving more evacuations in Kaikōura, which is under a state of emergency.
At least 150 households have been told to evacuate in Kaikōura, most recently from upper Red Swamp.
State Highway 1 is closed between Waipara and Ward, and expected to stay shut overnight.
The Country's Hamish Mackay explained further.
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With a straight down the middle approach, Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive on Newstalk ZB delivers the very latest news and views to New Zealanders as they wrap up their day.

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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the impacts of the rain in Kaikōura

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US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland. 

UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.

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US President Donald Trump is headed to Türkiye for the NATO summit, and anticipation is growing.
The Russia-Ukraine conflict is set to be top of mind, but other concerns up for discussion include the US-Iran conflict and America's earlier attempt to acquire Greenland.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Enda Brady says more defence deals are in the pipeline, but it's unknown what Trump's mood is.
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent speaks ahead of Trump appearance at NATO summit

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!

Is Erica Stanford right to not put restrictions on VPNs? What did we make of this? Did we think she was going to introduce restrictions? 

China launched their missile test today - did we over-react? Should we be worried about this?

Do we agree with the Green's plan to ban synthetic nitrogen fertiliser - or is it an over-reach? 

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Tonight on The Huddle, former Green MP Gareth Hughes and Jordan Williams from the Taxpayers' Union joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more!
Is Erica Stanford right to not put restrictions on VPNs? What did we make of this? Did we think she was going to introduce restrictions?&nbsp;
China launched their missile test today - did we over-react? Should we be worried about this?
Do we agree with the Green's plan to ban synthetic nitrogen fertiliser - or is it an over-reach?&nbsp;
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The Huddle: Should we be worried about China?

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 7 July, 2026, Education Minister Erica Stanford on whether she's considered restrictions on VPNs - or not - as part of an under-16 social media ban.

Former police senior sergeant Tony Bouchier tells us whether he agrees with the Supreme Court overturning two murder convictions for the Red Fox Tavern shooting more than 40 years ago.

Tauranga City Councillor Steve Morris on why he's calling his city Toll-ranga.

And on The Huddle, Jordan Williams and Gareth Hughes on whether we should be worried about China's missile test in Pacific waters.

Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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On the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast for Tuesday, 7 July, 2026,<a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/erica-stanford-education-minister-explains-why-government-not-looking-to-ban-vpns/"> Education Minister Erica Stanford on whether she's considered restrictions on VPNs - or not - as part of an under-16 social media ban.</a>
Former police senior sergeant Tony Bouchier <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/tony-bouchier-criminal-defence-lawyer-on-the-supreme-court-overturning-guilty-verdicts-in-red-fox-cold-case/">tells us whether he agrees with the Supreme Court overturning two murder convictions for the Red Fox Tavern shooting more than 40 years ago.</a>
Tauranga City Councillor <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/steve-morris-tauranga-city-councillor-on-nztas-plan-for-a-new-toll-point-on-the-eastern-link/">Steve Morris on why he's calling his city Toll-ranga.</a>
And on The Huddle, <a href="https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/heather-du-plessis-allan-drive/audio/the-huddle-should-we-be-worried-about-china/">Jordan Williams and Gareth Hughes on whether we should be worried about China's missile test in Pacific waters.</a>
Get the Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive Full Show Podcast every weekday evening on iHeartRadio, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Full Show Podcast: 07 July 2026 

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Hamish McKay: The Country spokesperson on the impacts of the rain in Kaikōura

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