
Heavy rain watch
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:
Area: Northern and eastern parts of Northland.
Valid: 12 hours from 3:00am to 3:00pm Friday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
Area: Gisborne north of Tokomaru Bay and Bay of Plenty east of Te Kaha.
Valid: 8 hours from 3:00pm to 11:00pm Friday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
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Can you see signs of drought where you live?
NIWA says signs of drought are evident in parts of Northland and drought conditions are "imminent". There are several water restrictions in the Far North. Have you seen signs of drought? How are you preparing for summer?


Poll: Do you support Ports of Auckland moving to Northland?
Ports of Auckland could move to Northport at Marsden Point after a study favoured the $10b move. The move has been welcomed by Northland leaders but condemned by environmentalists. Do you support the move?

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85% Yes - it will be great for Northland's economy
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5% No - it will be an environmental disaster
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3.3% No - it will be terrible for our roads
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6.7% Other (please explain in comment section below)

What foods claim to be healthy but aren't?
Consumer NZ has released its list of the top 10 bad foods that claim to be healthy including sugary cereals and salt-laden noodles. What do you think of the list? What else is bad but claims to be healthy?
