Fire at Maui production plant part of routine operations.

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

Enjoy the sun while you can, rain is back from Wednesday

Residents are urged to be prepared. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

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.

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

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

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.

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