Morning Report

Just last week we heard vegetable prices might come down, thanks to favourable growing conditions - welcome news for households struggling with inflation.

But key growing region Pukekohe was battered… Read more Audio

The person looking after Waikato Regional Council's response to the weather system walloping parts of the area says the Coromandel in particular is entering "unknown territory" as it struggles to cope… Read more Audio

Frustrated travellers stranded in Asia since last Friday because of flooding at Auckland Airport have blasted airlines' response to the washout, as they battle to find a way home.

Many still have no… Read more Audio

A North Shore pensioner was told by her housing provider to 'jump on her bed' to escape the floodwaters on Friday amid the city's deluge.

Stephanie - who has asked us to only use her first name -… Read more Audio

The extreme flooding events in Auckland have highlighted a need for better stormwater infrastructure in our cities. 

Many areas of Auckland may have performed better than expected thanks to what's… Read more Audio

After the worst rain event in Auckland's history the city is bracing for more wet weather.

A red heavy rain warning is in place for Auckland north of Orewa from this afternoon, and an orange rain… Read more Audio

Far North Mayor, Moko Tepania, says his council is working with Civil Defence Northland to keep residents updated on the current weather situation.

Earlier this morning, he was briefed by officials… Read more Audio

Former prop Campbell Johnstone has become the first All Black to come out as gay, saying he had been "living a lie" before acknowledging his sexuality.

Johnstone, who played three tests for New… Read more Audio

Dozens of Auckland's roads have been consumed by surface flooding and cut off by slips since Friday.

The best advice right now is to stay home and not drive unless absolutely necessary.

Auckland… Read more Audio