A new guardianship initiative will aim to protect "every single inch" of the River Thames, according to a charity boss.

Wet weather caused flooding and disrupted the kiwifruit harvest. But for many drought-afflicted farmers it's been welcomed.

Forecast issued at 4:30 pm EST on Thursday 1 May 2025.

Cloudy. Slight chance of a shower, becoming less likely in the late morning. Winds southerly 15 to 20 km/h becoming light in the evening.