Police operation that seized drugs, cash, cars and jetskis in raids on properties linked to motorcycle gang also found a sizeable collection of Star Wars figures.

Many parts of the country are in for rain today and over the next few days; with some areas forecast to get heavy downpours.

The man who sparked an armed offenders call out in Martinborough has turned himself in to the Masterton police station.

School says ban will stay until there is certainty around new Health and Safety at Work Act comes into force.