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.

Talks have begun on the "most severe" Treaty grievance in the country - Mt Taranaki.

Police are appalling for witnesses.

Four days full of family activities only scratches the surface, writes Alexia Santamaria.

A popular local amusement park has shut its doors to work on a list of some 70 health and safety recommendations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

A popular Stratford amusement park has shut its doors to work on a list of some 70 health and safety recommendations. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Weather watches or warning are in place for most of the upper North Island as more rain is forecast over the week.

Ngati Ruanui weighed in on the seabed mining debate - as the hearing into Trans Tasman Resources' application shifted to New Pymouth. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Ngati Ruanui weighed in on the seabed mining debate - as the hearing into Trans Tasman Resources' application shifted to New Pymouth. Ngati Ruanui’s Debbie Ngarewa-Packer delivered an emotional plea for the decision making committee to decline the application. Made with funding from NZ On Air

Tutaki, a social enterprise, uses a gym to fund extra community services for young people in Stratford. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Tutaki, a social enterprise, uses a gym to fund extra community services for vulnerable young people in Stratford. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two brown kiwis have been released at Lake Rotokare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Two brown kiwis have been released at Lake Rotokare. Made with funding from NZ On Air.