ZB ZB
Sport
Live now
Start time
Playing for
End time
Listen live
Listen to NAME OF STATION
Up next
Listen live on
ZB

Kaikōura warned of wastewater overflows as rain drenches region

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Tue, 7 Jul 2026, 7:47pm
Flooding from the Conway River affecting SH1. Photo / NZTA
Flooding from the Conway River affecting SH1. Photo / NZTA

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.

LISTEN ABOVE

Take your Radio, Podcasts and Music with you