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Heavy rain and severe gales for parts of NZ File photo. '); } else { // } MetService advises that a front over the Tasman Sea is forecast to move across New Zealand on Monday, preceded by a strong and moist north to northeasterly flow, then followed by unsettled northwesterlies. “The front is expected to bring a period of heavy rain to western and northern parts of New Zealand, including areas of Buller, Nelson and Marlborough recently affected by flooding,” says a MetService spokesperson. “In addition, a period of strong to gale north to northeasterly winds ...

Covid update here and around the globe File photo. '); } else { // } New Zealand is just three days out from opening up the Covid-19 vaccination programme for those aged over 60 but it comes as only 20 per cent of group three – over 65s and those with underlying health conditions – have had their first dose. ”The important thing to remember is that we’ll have enough vaccine for everybody in New Zealand to get the vaccine by the end of the year,” says Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins. Despite that, political scientist Jon Johansson, a former chief ...

Karangahake Gorge now open following crash State Highway 2 at Karangahake was closed earlier following a serious crash involving a pedestrian and a car. Photo: SunLive. '); } else { // } 4.06pm update: State Highway 2 through Karangahake Gorge has now reopened following a serious crash. "The road is now open. Please be patient and take care. Waka Kotahi thanks motorists for their patience," says Waikato System Manager Cara Lauder. One person has been seriously injured following a vehicle collision involving a pedestrian and car at 12.28pm. SH2 was closed until 4pm...

SH2 Pekatahi Bridge daytime closure for three days The Pekatahi Bridge on State Highway 2 will be closed during the day from Monday to Wednesday for maintenance work on the handrail. Photo: Supplied. '); } else { // } Those travelling on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Taneatua from Monday to Wednesday this coming week are reminded to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys, due to a closure of the Pekatahi Bridge for maintenance works.   "Due to the narrow width of the bridge, it needs to be closed to ensure this work can be carried out safely," s...

Climate scientists making shift to new “normal” Eric Stevens servicing a tier 2 weather station at Takahe Valley, Fiordland. Photo: Dave Allen '); } else { // } '); } style="margin:0; padding:0"> NIWA climate scientists are redefining what’s normal when it comes to the weather. A team of technicians and researchers are embarking on a major project to update New Zealand’s "Climate Normals" that will take at least six months to complete. Climate Normals are what scientists define as an average statistic based on a 30-year timespan. So when climatologists ...