Morning Report

Scotland rugby captain Jamie Ritchie say his side "can beat any team" after they thrashed Wales 35-7 at Murrayfield to continue their perfect start to the Six Nations. 

And Ireland ended France's… Read more Audio

Former Gloriavale Christian School principal Faithful Pilgrim is expected to give evidence in the next phase of an Employment Court case resuming today, before a visit to the isolated West Coast… Read more Audio

Much of the North Island is either experiencing the start of cyclone Gabrielle or bracing for its arrival.

States of local emergency are in place for Auckland, Coromandel and Northland, but Waikato… Read more Audio

Those in the north of the country are continuing to wait for the full  impact of Cyclone Gabrielle to hit.

The advice from meteorologists is to not be lulled into the belief the worst has passed.

… Read more Audio

Storm surges are slamming coastal parts of Northland, causing flooding on several roads as Cyclone Gabrielle rolls in.

A storm surge makes the expected tide rise higher than normal, caused by the low… Read more Audio

While some parts of the country are still waiting for the worst of the weather to hit, residents on Aotea Great Barrier Island are already hunkered down.

Severe wind and rain have already set in, and… Read more Audio

Just over 226.6mm of rain is expected to fall today in Whitianga alone, where Andrew McRae is reporting from.

He spoke to Kim Hill.
  Read more Audio

Many schools in the north have closed their doors today due to the impact of Cyclone Gabrielle.

The Ministry of Education recommended that schools shut. 

Secondary Principal's Association president… Read more Audio