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Media Monitor: The Guardian on US energy department cuts, Ardern, cannabis
The Guardian is reporting that employees of the U.S. Energy Department are raising concerns that cuts and deregulation undermine the department’s ability to function and will cause cost hikes. It said one employee stated the Trump administration is “going to…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Expected Across New Zealand
A severe weather watch was issued by MetService at 8:04pm on Saturday, May 31, 2025, indicating that a strong west to southwest flow is affecting New Zealand, including the Chatham Islands, this weekend. The weather authority has issued warnings and…
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Severe Gale Warnings Issued for Parts of New Zealand
Severe gale warnings have been issued for Hawke's Bay, the Tararua District, and the Chatham Islands, effective Saturday, May 31, 2025. MetService reports that a strong west to southwest flow is affecting the country, with severe gale westerlies gusting up…
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Severe Weather Watch Issued for Parts of New Zealand
A strong west to southwest flow is expected to affect New Zealand this weekend, prompting MetService to issue Strong Wind Watches for several areas. A Severe Weather Watch, issued at 9:38 am on Saturday, May 31, 2025, indicates a risk…
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Severe Gale Warnings Issued Across New Zealand
Severe gale warnings have been issued across multiple regions of New Zealand, with strong west to southwest winds expected to impact the country this weekend. The MetService has issued Orange Warnings for Hawke's Bay, the Tararua District, Southern Fiordland, Southland,…
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Media Monitor: Covid-19 Wave, 'Shirley' Club Dwindles, Dengue in Tonga
Radio New Zealand is reporting that a new wave of Covid-19 may be approaching after an 11-month period of low cases, according to an epidemiologist. RNZ also reports that a club for women named Shirley is dwindling in membership. Tonga's…
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Lyall Bay to Get New Community Park and Surf Hub
Wellington City Council's Social, Cultural, and Economic Committee has agreed to advance land negotiations for a community park and surf hub in Lyall Bay. The project prioritizes public access, co-design, and the early provision of essential amenities. The council aims…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued by MetService
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for several key routes. As of 8:04pm on Friday, May 30, 2025, the Lindis Pass (SH8) may experience a few more snow showers tonight, but no accumulation is expected on the road. Similarly, the…
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Severe Weather Warnings Issued for New Zealand Regions
Severe weather warnings have been issued by MetService for several regions of New Zealand, effective from Friday, May 30, 2025. Strong wind warnings are in place for Southland, Stewart Island, Clutha, Dunedin, Hawke's Bay, the Tararua District, and the Chatham…
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Severe Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand This Weekend
A strong west to southwest flow is expected to bring severe gales to parts of New Zealand this weekend, according to a MetService Severe Weather Watch issued at 7:52pm on Friday, May 30, 2025. Warnings and Watches are in effect…
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Pounamu Recovered on West Coast After Public Tip-Off
West Coast Police have recovered 365 pieces and boulders of pounamu stolen from the Jackson River, following a report from a member of the public. The recovery occurred after a member of the public saw a vehicle heading up the…
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Serious Crash Closes Newtons Road, Templeton
A serious three-vehicle crash has closed Newtons Road in Templeton, Canterbury. Emergency services were called to the intersection of Newtons Road and Dawsons Road following the incident this afternoon. Initial reports indicate there are serious injuries. The road is currently…
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New Zealand Home Consents Drop 17% in April 2025
New Zealand's Stats NZ reported a 17% decrease in new home consents for April 2025 compared to April 2024, with a total of 2,418 new homes consented. According to economic indicators spokesperson Michelle Feyen, the decline may be attributed to…
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Severe Weather Outlook: Gales and Swells Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather outlook issued by MetService at 10:37 am on Friday, May 30, 2025, indicates a strong west to southwest flow easing over New Zealand as a large high moves in from the Tasman Sea. Large southwest swells are…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Routes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lindis Pass (SH8), Crown Range Road, and Milford Road (SH94). The warnings, released at 10:19 am on Friday, May 30, 2025, detail expected snow accumulations on these key routes. Lindis Pass is under…
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NZ On Air Celebrates 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards Winners
NZ On Air has congratulated the winners and finalists of the 2025 Aotearoa Music Awards (AMA), which celebrated 60 years of the Tūī. The event, held at the Viaduct Events Centre in Tāmaki Makaurau, showcased the talent and diversity of…
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Severe Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand
A strong west to southwest flow is expected to bring severe gales to parts of New Zealand this weekend, according to a Severe Weather Watch issued by MetService at 9:18 am on Friday, May 30, 2025. The alert covers the…
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Severe Gales Forecast to Hit New Zealand Over the Weekend
A severe weather warning has been issued by MetService, indicating that a strong west to southwest flow will affect New Zealand, bringing severe gales to several areas. The warning, issued at 9:18 am on Friday, May 30, 2025, covers multiple…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 8:17pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, for several regions of New Zealand, warning of potential severe gales. The strong west to southwest flow is expected to affect the country from…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Lindis Pass, Crown Range, and Milford Road
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lindis Pass (SH8), Crown Range Road, and Milford Road (SH94), effective Friday, May 30, 2025. The Lindis Pass warning is valid for nine hours, from 1:00pm to 10:00pm, with up to 2 cm…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Forecast for New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 4:11pm on Thursday, May 29, 2025, warning of potential gales across parts of New Zealand. A low-pressure system is moving eastwards across the North Island, bringing possible severe gales and…
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New Patrol and Detector Police Dogs Graduate
Police Commissioner Richard Chambers today congratulated five patrol dog handlers and one detector dog team at the Dog Training Centre (DTC) in Trentham. The teams graduated in front of family, friends, work colleagues, and New Zealand Police executives. Chambers said…
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Magnitude 5.1 Earthquake Hits Kermadec Islands, New Zealand
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake struck the Kermadec Islands, New Zealand, on May 29, 2025, at 01:28:04 UTC. The epicenter was located at 30.602S, 178.011W, with a depth of 10 km. The quake's location was approximately 847.4 km NNE of Hicks…
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Strong Winds Forecast for New Zealand's Long Weekend
New Zealand's MetService has issued a Strong Wind Watch for the upper North Island today (Thursday) due to squally thunderstorms bringing very gusty winds and hail. Meteorologist Michael Pawley advises, “Strong gusts are expected with these thunderstorms in this pocket…
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Police Seek Public Help to Find Missing Auckland Woman
Police are seeking public assistance to locate 60-year-old Linda Wolfgramm, reported missing from central Auckland. She was last seen at 6 a.m. today on Anzac Avenue. Linda was wearing black Adidas track pants with a white stripe and no shoes.…
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Road Snowfall Warnings Issued for Key New Zealand Routes
MetService has issued road snowfall warnings for Lindis Pass (SH8), Crown Range Road, and Milford Road (SH94), effective Friday, May 30, 2025. The warnings, issued at 10:39 am on Thursday, May 29, 2025, anticipate snow showers affecting these routes. Lindis…
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FMA Study Reveals Gaps in Kiwis' Savings and Debt Management
New research from the Financial Markets Authority (FMA) – Te Mana Tātai Hokohoko – indicates that while many New Zealanders are confident in their financial decisions, there are discrepancies between their financial goals and investment holdings. The study, titled 'Good…
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Severe Gales Forecast for New Zealand's South Island and Chatham Islands
A strong west to southwest flow is expected to bring severe weather to parts of New Zealand this weekend, according to MetService. A severe weather outlook issued at 9:55am on Thursday, May 29, 2025, warns of potential severe gale force…
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Severe Weather Watch: Gales Forecast for Parts of New Zealand
A severe weather watch has been issued by MetService at 9:24 am on Thursday, May 29, 2025, indicating potential gale-force winds in several regions of New Zealand. A low-pressure system is moving eastwards across the North Island on Thursday, increasing…
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Severe Weather Warning: Northwest Gales Forecast for Northland
A severe weather warning was issued by MetService at 7:41am on Thursday, May 29, 2025, indicating northwest gales for Northland. A low-pressure system is moving eastwards across the North Island on Thursday. MetService advises the public to stay updated with…