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Caution urged when driving this long weekend

With rain forecast for much of the Waikato and Bay of Plenty region over Auckland Anniversary weekend, road users are being asked to plan ahead to ensure they... Read More

What‘s On: One Love cancelled

UPDATE 9.04AM: One of Tauranga's biggest reggae festivals has been cancelled. Organisers of the event made the decision 10 mins ago after posting the following... Read More

Thunderstorm watch updated for Bay of Plenty

UPDATE 8.53AM: The MetService says there is a possibility of thunderstorms during the day about Bay of Plenty and Taupo, and from this afternoon. Some of these... Read More

Live updates on Auckland flooding

Auckland is under a state of emergency after being battered by torrential rain, with more than 230 millimetres falling yesterday. Fire and Emergency said they... Read More

Auckland flooding in photos

Auckland Airport, businesses and homes have been flooded, cars submerged and Sir Elton John's concert was abandoned - it's been a dramatic day across Auckland. Almost... Read More

Safety concerns for corded window coverings

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking feedback on ways to address safety concerns associated with corded window coverings, such as roller... Read More

Weather updates: Elton John concert cancelled

Sir Elton John's concert at Mt Smart Stadium has been canned while residents in flood-prone areas of West Auckland are being told to prepare to evacuate. The... Read More

Elective surgery waiting lists continuing to grow

The number of people overdue for elective surgery has grown by thousands. The latest available figures from Te Whatu Ora/Health NZ show there were 30,000 people... Read More

Could keeping cats at home become NZ’s norm?

While it might be 'unusual” for a council to ask people to stop their cats from roaming, a predator-free organisation says there are good reasons why we... Read More

BOP education trust extends its outreach

The Bay of Plenty Education Trust is on the lookout for people with initiatives that advances education within the coastal Bay of Plenty. The Trust is expanding... Read More

Update on rain warnings in BOP, Coromandel

With the wild weather hitting the North Island today, MetService is providing an update on the latest heavy rain warnings across the Bay of Plenty and Coromandel. A... Read More

Superheroes called on to help raise money

Calling all superheroes in the community. It's time to dust off your masks and capes for the Waipuna Hospice challenge to honour, remember, and celebrate the heroes... Read More