Archives for July 2011
Christchurch residents warned to take care on roads
Christchurch police are warning motorists to be aware of hazardous road conditions with the onset of cold weather. Canterbury Road…
Get ready NZ – here comes the wind
Several stormy days are just hours from getting underway as the Roaring 40s prepare to launch themselves over New Zealand…
Tuesday’s national highs
Today’s highest temperature was 17 at Auckland, Tauranga Today’s lowest maximum temperature was 5 at Murchison Kaitaia : 15…
6.5 quake rocks central NZ
UPDATED 5:11pm A 6.5 magnitude earthquake has been widely felt through both North and South Islands this afternoon. The quake…
Melbourne shaken by 4.4-magnitude quake
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake has struck near Melbourne, Australia, authorities have reported. Geoscience Australia said it was centered near Korumburra,…
Climate Change – Send us your Questions
This week we’ll be talking to Dr James Renwick of NIWA and we wanted to bring along your questions with…
Rough “roaring 40s” weather may last 2 weeks
Strong winds, predominantly from the west, look set to buffet New Zealand for as long as 10 to 14 days…
Auckland quake a one-off – scientist
Earthquake-rattled Aucklanders can relax – Friday’s tremor is not associated with a faultline or volcanic activity and is unlikely to…
Magnitude 5 quake felt in Masterton, Hawkes Bay
A magnitude 5 earthquake jolted the Hawkes Bay area tonight. The 5.0 quake at 8.36pm was felt widely in Southern…
‘Stay …away from the cliff’ – council warning after shock death
People are being urged to stay away from cliff faces at Rothesay Bay on Auckland’s North Shore, particularly at high…
