Flooding in Northland, New Zealand Overnight heavy rain has led to flooding in the city of Kaeo, Northland. The Northland region is under an orange warning for heavy rain and a thunderstorm watch. Northland Civil Defense spokesman Zach Woods said officials are monitoring the situation and expect flooding, especially on roads. While the rain is easing in some places, it persists on the eastern side of the Far North. Surface flooding is expected, but no homes are currently at risk. Residents are advised to call 111 if they have concerns. River levels are high and rising, leading to surface flooding in areas like Kaeo, Waimate North, Taipa, Maungōnui, and areas on the western side of State Highway 1. Northland Regional Council’s Kaeo webcam shows floodwaters building before 6 am. Almost 400 homes have been without power from Rawene to Waiotemarama, including Whirinaki. Waka Kotahi/New Zealand Transport Agency reports flooding on State Highway 10 between Kaeo and Mangonui. One lane is closed, and motorists are advised to expect delays and take extra care.Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu, two former senior Zimbabwean government officials, have been accused of using a fake company to secure an $88 million goat tender. The allegations came to light after an investigation by the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission (ZACC), which found that Chimombe and Mpofu had used a company called “Goats R Us” to bid for the tender. However, the investigation found that “Goats R Us” was not a registered company and that Chimombe and Mpofu had created the company solely for the purpose of bidding for the tender. The ZACC investigation also found that Chimombe and Mpofu had inflated the price of the goats by $20 per goat, resulting in an $88 million overpayment to the company. Chimombe and Mpofu have both denied any wrongdoing, but they have been arrested and charged with corruption. They are scheduled to appear in court on Monday. The allegations against Chimombe and Mpofu have raised serious concerns about corruption in the Zimbabwean government. The ZACC is continuing its investigation into the matter, and it is possible that more arrests will be made.