Whangaparaoa was drenched with nearly five times its normal April rainfall, figures show.

Five state school principals have taken top jobs in private schools in the past two years.

Wellington train services suspended after strong winds and heavy rain overnight.

Grab the wet weather gear as rain is on its way, and high winds are set to hit.

Low-decile schools are slowest to join new a scheme that funds extra teachers

The weather is looking calmer at last as New Zealanders head back to work after Easter

Fire at Maui production plant part of routine operations.

Showers are likely for much of the North Island today, according to the MetService.

Chaos as Cyclone Debbie's tail hammers NZ with heavy rain.

Motorists are urged to take care on the way home - but the worst is to come tomorrow.

As the aftermath of Cyclone Debbie hits our shores floodwaters are starting to rise.

Remote school sent children home because roads were expected to be flooded.

A school is being evacuated and flooding is hitting lots of areas in in the North Island.

The route through the Paraparas has been open for 100 years. Made with funding from NZ On AIr.

Virtually no region in the North Island will escape the torrential rains.

Heavy rain is expected across NZ this week in the wake of Cyclone Debbie

Regional GDP growth is up across 12 out of New Zealand's 15 regions.

Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air

Shearers raise funds for cause close to their hearts - Made with funding from NZ On Air

The incident is believed to be unfolding in the small town of Mokau.

Grandmothers were amongst those who took part. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Children and grandmothers were amongst those that blockaded entrances to the New Plymouth venue. Made with funding from NZ on Air

Superstar has been training for a year to film spy blockbuster's next instalment.

Taranaki's shearing competition featured world champions. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Taranaki's shearing competition featured world champions. Made with funds from NZ On Air.

A group of motorcycle riders took Taranaki by storm as they rode through the region to promote awareness around teenage suicide. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A warm, sunny week is expected across the North Island before the weather takes a turn for the worse on Friday.

The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched a fundraising drive to raise an additional $180,000 for home comforts in the inpatient unit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

The Taranaki Health Foundation has launched a fundraising drive to raise an additional $180,000 for home comforts in the inpatient unit. Made with funding from NZ On Air.