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LIVE: Ardern and Hipkins post Cabinet conference '); } else { // } Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Covid-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins are speaking to media after meeting with Cabinet. The government this morning revealed the criteria travellers from New South Wales must meet to gain a spot reserved for those with urgent need to return. This afternoon, the Ministry of Health said quarantine-free travel from Queensland to New Zealand could resume from 11.59pm (NZT) tonight. NSW has been dealing with a growing outbreak of Covid-19, with 112 new community case...

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 ...

SH2 near Opotiki blocked due to crash File photo. There has been a single vehicle crash on State Highway 2 between Awakeri and Opotiki. NZTA advise that due to the crash between Paerata Ridge Rd and Appleton Rd, SH2 is now blocked. Police were notified of the crash on SH2 at 10.50am and say that the driver has suffered moderate injuries. Motorists are cautioned to expect delays through this area and pass the scene with care. Towing has been requested by Police for the vehicle, which has blocked the westbound lane. At the scene? Phone 0800 SUNLIVE or email newsroom@thesun.co.nz