The government announced a fuel relief package for schools, meaning relief teachers will get a boost to their transport allowance. Andrew King, principal at Oropi School and the president of the New Zealand Rural Schools Association spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Data from New Zealand's largest insurer, IAG, shows a more than 200% increase in weather related claims. Kris Faafoi, chief executive of the Insurance Council of New Zealand spoke to John Campbell.

Merio Marsters from the Newtown Residents Association discusses the wild weather hitting Wellington with Ingrid Hipkiss.

People have spent the night out of their homes as downpours continue to hit the lower North Island - with a red heavy rain warning in place. Hutt City Council teams were going door to door on some streets urging people to leave their homes as rain fell last night. A state of emergency has been declared for the Wellington Region. Lower Hutt mayor Fauono Ken Laban spoke to John Campbell

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A workplace drug testing service is urging employers to review their drug and alcohol policies, with new data showing a jump in opioid detection. Chief Executive of the Drug Detection Agency, Glenn Dobson spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.