Soaring holiday costs: Tourism Minister Peeni Henare says some price rises over the top   Tourism Minister Peeni Henare says some prices faced by tourists in New Zealand are too steep and he is monitoring them closely. The minister said he had raised “extreme” price rises with some operators. “I do think prices are steep…

State of local emergency in Auckland following heavy rainfall and flooding, New Zealand     Due to heavy rain in the northern region of the North Island of New Zealand, flood damage is occurring. New Zealand media reported that heavy rain was pouring in the northern region of the North Island, including Auckland, and flood…