Trish Osterman said the rain had eased on Friday night when she went to bed, and she didn't expect that things would pick up again in the morning.

Wellington Water is concerned that the weather could increase the likelihood of raw sewage being pushed towards the shoreline.

A State of Emergency is in force for the area, after heavy rain triggered widespread flooding, slips and rising water overnight.

With US retro-rock musician Ty Segall on the dials, the Kiwi duo found themselves listening to takes of Dungeon Vision in Segall's trusty mixing van.

A public health alert has been issued for peple living in New Brighton, Burwood, Wainoni, Aranui and Southshore.

A recall has been issued for imported Nestlé-brand Milo Dipped Snack Bars.

A local state of emergency has been declared after the district was lashed by heavy rains overnight.

Local Colin Payne said waters close to three metres high had come through his property overnight.

The car was submerged on State Highway 39.

Many prison nurses didn't report assaults and considered violence part of their job the Union said.

The caricatures are meant to be a culmination of everything ChatGPT knows about a person, but they have also brought up questions around privacy and personal information.

Thinking of saying "I do" on 14 February? A celebrant warns the most romantic day of the year may not be the cheapest.

Almost two dozen members of the community rallied to save what they could from the sodden Ōtorohanga Museum, but the full extent of the damage is still unknown.

Orange heavy rain warnings remain in place for several regions, and some households have been without power overnight.