Northland has declared a State of Emergency for the next seven days.

Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash the region over the next week and Northland Civil Defence is warning households to take the weather warning seriously.

Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford says heavy rain has fallen on and off in the region today and they haven't needed emergency management resources yet.

She says they are poised and ready with evacuation and welfare centres in case the weather gets worse overnight.

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Northland has declared a State of Emergency for the next seven days.
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to lash the region over the next week and Northland Civil Defence is warning households to take the weather warning seriously.
Far North deputy mayor Kelly Stratford says heavy rain has fallen on and off in the region today and they haven't needed emergency management resources yet.
She says they are poised and ready with evacuation and welfare centres in case the weather gets worse overnight.
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Kelly Stratford: Far North deputy mayor says the region is prepared for extreme weather expected overnight

UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have recently had 'productive negotiations' about the economic relationship between the UK and US. 

The leaders have agreed to keep discussions going ahead of the US' much-anticipated tariffs update this week. 

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK will want to avoid any negative economic impacts that come with these tariffs.

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UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump have recently had 'productive negotiations' about the economic relationship between the UK and US.&nbsp;
The leaders have agreed to keep discussions going ahead of the US' much-anticipated tariffs update this week.&nbsp;
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says the UK will want to avoid any negative economic impacts that come with these tariffs.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on Sir Keir Starmer and Donald Trump having a 'productive' talk about tariffs

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Auckland Airport has cut its airline charges after the Commerce Commission found the airport’s forecast revenue was “excessive” and its targeted returns were unreasonably high.

In June, the commission said Auckland Airport’s revenue and targeted returns exceeded what was reasonable, but the airport’s planned investment seemed appropriate.

In its final report today, the regulator again said the airport’s forecast investment was within a reasonable range, but said its targeted returns were unreasonably high.

BARNZ Executive Director Cath O'Brien explains how this happened.

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Auckland Airport has cut its airline charges after the Commerce Commission found the airport’s forecast revenue was “excessive” and its targeted returns were unreasonably high.
In June, the commission said Auckland Airport’s revenue and targeted returns exceeded what was reasonable, but the airport’s planned investment seemed appropriate.
In its final report today, the regulator again said the airport’s forecast investment was within a reasonable range, but said its targeted returns were unreasonably high.
BARNZ Executive Director Cath O'Brien explains how this happened.
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Cath O'Brien: BARNZ Executive Director on Auckland Airport cutting its airline charges after Commerce Commission investigation

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President Donald Trump is set to unveil a barrage of tariffs on April 2nd - and industry experts have voiced concerns.

The day has been dubbed 'Liberation Day' by the President and his aides, and business experts and economists are worried it will cost jobs and create economic turmoil. 

Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains what could come out of this - and what risks it holds for New Zealand.

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President Donald Trump is set to unveil a barrage of tariffs on April 2nd - and industry experts have voiced concerns.
The day has been dubbed 'Liberation Day' by the President and his aides, and business experts and economists are worried it will cost jobs and create economic turmoil.&nbsp;
Harbour Asset Management's Shane Solly explains what could come out of this - and what risks it holds for New Zealand.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management spokesperson ahead of Donald Trump's 'Liberation Day' of tariffs

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Kelly Stratford: Far North deputy mayor says the region is prepared for extreme weather expected overnight

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