In today's episode, thousands of homes have been without power across Northland as what has been described as an 'atmospheric funnel', hits Aotearoa; Rain is falling steadily at the top of the South Island, where there are orange heavy rain warnings in force; Small businesses say the government's payment surcharge changes are unfairly targeting them and it should instead be putting pressure on banks; Severe weather is hitting many parts of the country, causing power outages, flooding, and downing trees; The country's top netballers are shrouded in a cloud of uncertainty with Netball New Zealand still yet to ink a broadcast deal for the next ANZ premiership season.