The morning’s headlines in 90 seconds include severe flooding in Otago, searing wildfires in Europe and a rude awakening for one of the top FIFA World Cup teams.
A state of emergency has been declared in the Waitaki District following torrential rain fall in Otago.
Oamaru north of Dunedin is worst hit amid what Fire and Emergency New Zealand have called "exceptionally broad" flooding across the region.
Wildfires are forcing evacuations in Europe with more than 17,000 hectares burned across the Mediterranean, in countries including Portugal, Greece, France, and Spain.
The Princess of Wales has shared pictures of herself embracing family members at the bottom of Wales' tallest mountain, after completing the three peaks challenge.
And England’s football team may be short on sleep for their big World Cup game against Mexico tonight, after fans started blasting megaphones, honking horns and shouting outside the team’s hotel.
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