Heavy rain watch
MetService has issued a heavy rain watch for the following:
Area: Northern and eastern parts of Northland.
Valid: 12 hours from 3:00am to 3:00pm Friday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
Area: Gisborne north of Tokomaru Bay and Bay of Plenty east of Te Kaha.
Valid: 8 hours from 3:00pm to 11:00pm Friday.
Forecast: Periods of heavy rain possible. Rainfall amounts may approach warning criteria.
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Suellen’s sweet Christmas tradition
The festive season is always a great excuse to indulge your sweet tooth, and this time of year poses the perfect opportunity to bring a real showstopper to the Christmas table.
For Suellen’s family, that showstopper is Croquembouche, an impressive tower of cream puffs bound together with spun sugar that is popular at weddings in France and Italy.
What began as a birthday treat at a local French café has become a cherished Christmas tradition for Suellen and her 17-year-old twin granddaughters, Ellie and Sadie. Every year, the trio gather in Suellen’s apartment at William Sanders Village to cook this festive dessert - a holiday highlight they all treasure.
Click read more for the recipe.