Category: general_weather
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on parole denial, Olympic flag bearers, and analogue hobbies
RNZ is reporting that Ashley Arnopp, who was convicted of murdering Stanley Waipouri, will remain in prison after a parole hearing. Arnopp and Andre Gilling beat Waipouri to death in 2006. RNZ also said that snowboarder Zoi Sadowski-Synnott and freeski…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk Expected
New Zealand can expect minimal risk of severe weather from Sunday, February 8, through Wednesday, February 11, according to the latest outlook from MetService. On Sunday, a weakening front is expected to move north over the South Island and southern…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on Auckland's State Highway 20 (SH20) network from Monday, February 9, to Thursday, February 12. The work, focused on road surface and general maintenance, will primarily occur overnight to…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for SH20A
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on State Highway 20A, also known as George Bolt Memorial Drive, in Auckland. The work is scheduled to take place from Monday, February 9, to Wednesday, February 11, between…
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New Zealand Faces Minimal Severe Weather Risk Next Week
New Zealand is expected to experience minimal severe weather risk from Saturday, February 7, through Tuesday, February 10, according to MetService. On Saturday, a ridge of high pressure will cover most of the country, with a front approaching southern Fiordland…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Expected
New Zealand can expect minimal risk of severe weather over the coming weekend and into early next week, according to the latest outlook from MetService. The forecast indicates a weakening front moving north across the South Island on Friday, February…
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MetService Issues Severe Weather Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for parts of central New Zealand, effective Tuesday night and early Wednesday. A low-pressure system moving eastwards is expected to bring heavy rain to the Wairarapa region. Additionally, the Marlborough Sounds may experience…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for New Zealand
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook for the upcoming week, indicating a low likelihood of significant weather events across New Zealand. From Thursday, February 5, through Sunday, February 8, 2026, a ridge of high pressure is forecast to cover…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain and Gale Warnings for Central New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain and possible severe gales affecting parts of central New Zealand. A low-pressure system moving eastwards across the region today and early Wednesday is expected to bring heavy rain to the…
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MetService Issues Heavy Rain and Gale Warning for Central and Southern New Zealand
MetService has issued a severe weather warning for heavy rain and possible severe gales across parts of central and southern New Zealand on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A low-pressure system moving eastwards is expected to bring heavy rain to the…
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New Zealand Weather: Heavy Rain and Heatwaves Give Way to Sunshine
January 2026 saw New Zealand experience extreme weather, with record-breaking heat early in the month followed by intense rainfall. Tauranga Airport recorded its wettest day with 274.0mm of rain on January 21st, and also experienced its wettest January overall with…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Settled Conditions Expected with Minimal Severe Weather Risk
A ridge of high pressure is expected to bring generally settled weather to New Zealand from Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Early in the day, there is low confidence that southerly winds in the Marlborough Sounds, Wellington, and Wairarapa will be…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Strong Winds and Heavy Rain Early Next Week
New Zealand could experience strong northwest winds and potentially warning amounts of rain early next week as a low-pressure system approaches from the Tasman Sea. MetService issued a severe weather outlook on Saturday, January 31, 2026, detailing potential impacts for…
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Media Monitor: RNZ reports on parole denial, landslide victim, and financial literacy
RNZ is reporting that convicted double-murderer Scott Watson has been declined parole for a fifth time. The 54-year-old has been in prison since June 1999 for the murders of Ben Smart and Olivia Hope. RNZ also reported that Sharon Maccanico,…
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MetService Forecasts Potential Severe Weather for New Zealand
MetService has issued a Severe Weather Outlook indicating a potential for warning amounts of rain and severe gales across New Zealand from Sunday, February 1, through Tuesday, February 3, 2026. A frontal rain band is expected to move over the…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is set to conduct essential maintenance on Auckland's state highway network, specifically on State Highway 20 (SH20). The work will take place between Hillsborough Road and Queenstown Road from Sunday, February 1, to Wednesday, February…
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Auckland Motorway Maintenance Scheduled for Early February
NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi is undertaking essential maintenance on Auckland's state highway network, with work scheduled from Sunday, February 1, to Wednesday, February 4. The maintenance will primarily affect State Highway 1 (SH1) and may cause overnight disruptions. From…
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New Zealand Weather: Sunny Weekend Ahead, Wet and Windy Start to Next Week
Much of New Zealand is set for settled weather this weekend, with clear skies and warm temperatures expected across most of the North Island. Daytime highs are forecast to reach the mid to high 20s, with some eastern North Island…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Potential for Heavy Rain and Strong Winds Early February
MetService has issued a severe weather outlook indicating a potential for heavy rain and strong winds across parts of New Zealand early next month. While Saturday, January 31st, is expected to be largely settled due to a ridge of high…
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New Zealand Weather Outlook: Minimal Severe Weather Risk
MetService has issued its severe weather outlook for New Zealand, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather from Thursday, January 29, through Sunday, February 1. On Thursday, a weakening front will move across the South Island while a high covers…
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Magnitude 5.2 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Kermadec Islands region, New Zealand, on January 26, 2026, at 16:29:37 UTC. The seismic event had a depth of 10 kilometers. The epicenter was located at 29.553S, 177.069W. This location is approximately 934.1…
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Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Kermadec Islands Region
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake has been recorded in the Kermadec Islands region, New Zealand. The tremor occurred on January 26, 2026, at 11:25:46 UTC, with its epicenter located at 29.495S, 177.243W. The earthquake's depth was measured at 14 kilometers. This…
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Canterbury Police Review Weekend Car Event Activity
Canterbury Police maintained a visible presence throughout the Muscle Car Madness weekend in North Canterbury, focusing on community safety. Over the event, police and court bailiffs seized or impounded 11 vehicles. Enforcement actions also included four excess breath alcohol (EBA)…
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New Zealand Weather: Showers to Ease as Settled Conditions Arrive Mid-Week
New Zealand is set for a mixed start to the week, with cool showers expected before more settled conditions take hold. While minimal severe weather is forecast, the final week of January begins with showers and cooler temperatures, particularly for…
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Minimal Severe Weather Expected Across New Zealand This Week
MetService has issued its Severe Weather Outlook, indicating a low risk of severe weather across New Zealand for the upcoming week. From Wednesday, January 28, to Saturday, January 31, the forecast suggests minimal threats. A high-pressure system is expected to…
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MetService Forecasts Minimal Severe Weather Risk for Next Week
MetService has issued its severe weather outlook, indicating a minimal risk of severe weather for New Zealand from Monday, January 26, to Thursday, January 29, 2026. A cool west to southwest flow is expected to dominate Monday and Tuesday, with…
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Hawke's Bay State Highways Face Extensive Roadworks and Closures
Motorists travelling through Hawke's Bay between January 23 and February 20, 2026, should anticipate considerable disruptions as a range of roadworks and recovery efforts are scheduled across the region's state highway network. The New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA) has issued…
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MetService Lifts Severe Weather Warnings for Chatham Islands
The Meteorological Service of New Zealand (MetService) has lifted all severe weather warnings and watches for the Chatham Islands. Winds and rain associated with a tropical low have eased as the system has moved clear of the islands. The Strong…
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MetService Issues Strong Wind and Heavy Rain Warning for Chatham Islands
MetService has issued a Strong Wind Warning for the Chatham Islands, effective from 9:00pm Thursday, January 22, 2026, until 5:00am Friday, January 23. Severe gale east to northeasterlies are expected to gust up to 120km/h. There is a minimal chance…
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Media Monitor: Australian Broadcasting Corporation reports on political shifts, terror plot, and natural disasters
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation is reporting on significant political and social developments. The outlet said the Liberal and National parties are moving in separate directions following the coalition's dissolution, leaving Opposition Leader Sussan Ley with a reshuffled cabinet and a…
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