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

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 ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.