Morning Report

West Coast residents breathed a sigh of relief over the weekend, with earlier dire weather not causing the damage expected.

But heavy rain is predicted again for Buller and Westland from tomorrow.

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On Sunday New Plymouth saw the equivalent of a typical July's-worth of rainfall in just four hours.

A red rain warning was issued for Taranaki for part of the day and streets fast became rivers.

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Four students at Te Mata Primary School, in Havelock North, have tested positive for Covid-19.

The cases are being treated as Omicron, and Hawke's Bay DHB staff are following up several close… Read more Audio

Would you like a skinny spud latte to go? That's right - potato milk is now a reality and it's hitting UK supermarket shelves this week. Described as "deliciously creamy" and the "perfect foam" for… Read more Audio

Moana Pasifika are playing for the people of Tonga affected by the devastating tsunami, in their pre-season match tonight against the Chiefs at Mt Smart Stadium.

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Pharmacies, GPs and vaccination centres are gearing up for a big weekend of Covid-19 booster shots after the government reduced the waiting period earlier this week.

The gap after the second shot is… Read more Audio

Hawke's Bay leaders may take the transport agency to court because they're enraged about the decision to drop the speed limit on the Napier-Taupo Rd to 80 kilometres.

In a meeting late yesterday… Read more Audio