Nine To Noon

It had been an anxious night for Peter Schouzen, who owns three farms on Eyre river. The rising waters forced him to evacuate his family form their home in Waimakariri yesterday, he spent the night at his parent's place in West Eyreton. He's now made his way back to survey his home properties - and is relieved the damage is not too extensive. Over at Mt Somers Station in the Canterbury foothills farmer David Acland has also been surveying the damage.

Belarus opposition mobilises after arrest of dissident blogger and his girlfriend, whose Ryanair flight from Greece to Lithuania was forced to divert to the Belarusian capital, escorted by a fighter jet.

As Australia edges closer to agreeing a trade deal with the UK, attention is turning to what will be on offer for New Zealand. New Zealand is due to resume its own trade talks next week, with Trade Minister Damien O'Connor travelling to London and Brussels to pursue Free Trade Agreements with the EU and the UK.

Federated Farmers Mid-Canterbury President David Clark says farmers are gravely concerned about their stock, with access in some parts impossible.

Kathryn speaks to RNZ reporter Conan Young who is on the ground as the red alert warning remains in place in Canterbury.

First this morning, the situation in Canterbury where a second day of heavy rain has swollen rivers to dangerous levels, washed out bridges and forced the evacuation of hundreds of residents. Kathryn speaks to the mayor of the Ashburton District Neil Brown.

Comedians Te Radar and Gemma Gracewood bring a few laughs.

Sam talks to Kathryn about tennis player Naomi Osaka making a stand and deciding not to speak to media ahead of the French Open, prioritising her mental health. Also how Victoria's lockdown will impact sporting fixtures over the next week, Israel Folau hits the headlines again and Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin line up for the Indy 500.

Holly Walker reviews Loop Tracks by Sue Orr, published by VUP.

What goes through your head when you come to buy an item of clothing? Is it the right price? Right fit? Right colour? What about: is the dye that coloured it toxic? Kathryn talks to Orsola de Castro, who hopes consumers will ask the latter set of questions.