Heavy rain, gusts reaching 120kph and snow set to hit NZ

A wild weekend of weather is on the way, with heavy rain, winds gusting to 120kph and snow on higher South Island roads.

As heavy rainfall is forecast, driving experts are warning motorists about the potential hazards and costly wet weather driving mistakes that could land them with fines of up to £5,000

Worst rain expected Friday, then sunny over weekend but unstable in North

Windsor food banks are seeing more families and seniors seeking help as rising living expenses stretch household budgets and summer donations fall.

See the full list of the 47 areas across the UK set to suffer the heaviest rainfall this week, as the latest heatwave finishes — and temperatures start tumbling