0:42:06 Tuesday 23 September 2025

News

Red warning lifted, severe weather lingers

MetService is issuing a new set of Heavy Rain Warnings and Watches for further rain around Aotearoa as we head into Waitangi Weekend. This comes as parts of Northland,... Read More

Further support for flood hit regions

The Government is unlocking an additional $700,000 in support for regions that have been badly hit by the recent flooding and storm damage in the upper North Island. 'We're... Read More

Call to halt decline of wetlands

New Zealanders are being encouraged to consider creating and preserving wetlands to help halt the decline of these threatened habitats across the country. Just... Read More

Regional foodie festival expansion reflects demand

Sausage making, honey spinning, and a chocolate factory tour. These are just some of the 40 activities that have now been confirmed for the Flavours of Plenty... Read More

Car hits tree in Te Puna

Enquiries are underway to locate a driver of car that has crashed into a tree in Te Puna. A police spokesperson says they received a report of a vehicle having... Read More

Watch: Massive rockfall stuns Coromandel motorists

A massive rockfall has been caught on video as it cascaded down the side of a Coromandel cliff onto State Highway 25. The rockfall at Rumahanga Bay closed the... Read More

Train derailment impacts Kawerau industry

No one is sure how long the railway track connecting Kawerau industry to the Port of Tauranga will be closed, but Kajavala Forestry managing director Jacob Kajavala... Read More

Weather warning still in place for BOP

An orange rain warning remains in place for the Bay of Plenty with predictions of more rain. A humid northeast flow over the North Island is expected to bring... Read More

Small businesses get $4k subsidy for fog cannons

Small businesses are now able to apply for a $4000 subsidy while having a fog cannon installed. The subsidy is open to all eligible small retailers and dairies... Read More

Teachers warn of a ‘cost of learning’ crisis

The soaring cost of living is fuelling an education crisis for children in poverty, schools are warning. Teachers fear an increasing number of students will... Read More

Roading: What highways are open & what are closed

People are being urged to slow down on the roads as roading contractors to clean-up following recent heavy rain. People using roads in affected areas are being... Read More

House prices expected to drop further 15-20%

Annual house prices continue to track down with further falls of between 15 and 20 per cent expected in the second half of this year. January's CoreLogic... Read More