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Midday Report Essentials for Tuesday 30 July 2024
On today's episode, police are again searching farmland near Christchurch for missing woman Yanfei Bao, we get the latest on the new Dunedin hospital project, which newly-appointed Health… Audio
NZTA on driving in wintry conditions
The recent warm weather may have fooled you into thinking Spring has sprung. But a cold easterly front has settled across the South Island, bringing heavy rain, ice, and snow. NZTA systems manager… Audio
Wintry blast brings snow to the south
People across the South Island's high country will be digging out their snow clothes on Tuesday, amid a wintry blast. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Corin Dann. Audio
North Island's turn in the weather firing line
The North Island is in the firing line for heavy rain and a cold snap later this week.
Midday Report Essentials for Monday 29 July 2024
On today's episode, the Far North mayor says doctor shortages are not limited to the Dargaville Hospital and if whanau can even find a doctor to go to, they are forced to travel hours to get care, a… Audio
Heavy rain and snow forecast for south
Heavy rain, a dumping of snow and wind is set to batter the South Island over the next couple of days with multiple weather warnings in place. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to… Audio
Orange heavy rain warnings, wind watches in place for South Island
A complex trough crossing the South Island on Monday is set to bring severe weather.
California wildfire explodes, becomes largest in US
The fire was the largest of dozens across the country that have burned more than two million acres, according to the National Interagency Fire Center.
Weather: Heavy rain and snow set to hit the south
Persistent and cold easterlies are expected to develop over the southern South Island, bringing heavy rain and possible heavy snow above 500 metres.
Fog delays and cancels flights in Auckland
One domestic regional flight has been cancelled and 12 have been delayed due to the heavy fog.
Temperatures set to plunge as polar blast arrives
We're not out of winter just yet, with a cold snap next week following an unusually warm run. Audio
Review of Hawke's Bay Council lays bare failures
A damning review of Hawke's Bay Regional Council has laid bare the failures it made before and during Cyclone Gabrielle with flooding protections. Eight people died in Hawke's Bay and the flooding… Audio
Firefighters warn South Islanders to postpone controlled burns
Thursday and Friday are expected to be unseasonably warm with high winds, which increases the fire risks.
Major failings in council's cyclone response found in review
Serious concerns have been raised about a lack of planning for floods that exceeded stopbanks in a 260-page report.
Wairoa floods: 'I'm stuck with my house'
Rawinia Harker's home was hit hard during Cyclone Gabrielle, but was hit even worse in last month's flood.
Fast-moving thunderstorms forecast for Northland
More thunderstorms are forecast for Northland until early Sunday evening.
Weather: Tai Rāwhiti hit with heavy downpours
The region is under an orange heavy rain warning, with up to 70mm of rain forecast on top of what has already fallen.
Transport Agency reponds to Mackenzie District bus crash
The Transport Agency said it's too early to tell whether the icy Mackenzie District highway where two buses crashed should have been closed earlier. Fifteen people were taken to hospital, two in a… Audio
What is black ice? And what to do if you drive on it
The problem with black ice is that it's especially dangerous because it's a type of ice you can't see.
Warnings remain in place after bus crashes in Canterbury
Warnings remain in place for Canterbury's State Highway 8, a day after two buses crashed in polar conditions on Friday. Reporter Niva Chittock spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss. Audio
