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Midday Report Essentials for Monday 6 May 2024
On today's episode, a homicide investigation has been launched after a shooting on Auckland's Ponsonby Road on Sunday night, RNZ reporter Maia Ingoe has the latest, Councils from Horowhenua, Kapiti… Audio
Temperatures set to plunge across the country
Get ready to feel the chill around Aotearoa as temperatures drop across the motu. MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane spoke to Charlotte Cook. Audio
Temperatures plunge to 0C in Christchurch, worse to come
A chill is setting across the country, with even Auckland facing single digits.
Systems rather than people led to failures, emergency response leader says
New Zealand's highest-ranked civil defence emergency response leader says systems, rather than people, are at the heart of major criticisms in a new report.
Goodbye El Niño: Where the weather is heading this winter
The weather event dominating the country's weather nearly a year is ending - but will anything actually change?
On the Farm - a wrap of conditions around the country
Many drought-declared areas have now had some rain, but farms still have very low pasture covers going into winter. There's been superb weather for the gold kiwifruit harvest in Bay of Plenty which… Audio
Heavy swell warning for Wellington, Wairarapa
The swells could be as high as 4.5 metres and thunderstorms are possible also, MetService says.
Spring Creek residents turn out to hear council plans to fix compromised stopbanks
Marlborough District Council has told Spring Creek residents repairs to compromised Wairau River stopbanks are a top priority but the fix will cost $8.7 million and take three years to complete.
More heavy rain expected to lash central NZ overnight
A heavy rain watch is in place for parts of North Canterbury and the lower North Island.
Cold snap set to bring rain in north and south
Rain and cold are set to sweep in across the country, with drivers warned to check conditions.
Cooler temperatures expected across the country
A low is forecast around the north of the South Island later today. There could be a period of heavy rain for Fiordland, Westland and North Canterbury, and strong southerlies on the Kaikoura Coast… Audio
Temperatures set to fall in North Island
The warm spell is set to end this week as a weather system moves up the country.
Temperatures reach 50C as heatwave hits Philippines
Classes have been suspended at thousands of schools and there are fears for people's health as the mercury spikes.
At least four dead after dozens of tornadoes strike US
At least four people died and scores were injured in Oklahoma after dozens of twisters swept the US Southern Plains, while weather alerts put more than 7 million Americans under tornado warnings.
Hail hits parts of Canterbury during storms
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Selwyn, Ashburton, Hurunui, Waimakariri and Christchurch City.
Manhunt launched in Nigeria after mass prison break
Rain is causing chaos across Africa, Nabil Ahmed Rufai reports from Ghana. Audio
Rail bridge reopened after floods left it sagging
A flood damaged rail bridge has been reopened after a support was swept away in high water, leaving the 610m-long structure sagging, but a mayor says more work is needed on crucial infrastructure.
Wind forces cancellation of wreath-laying services in Wellington
MetService expects winds of up to 109km/h in central Wellington for later on Anzac Day.
New emergency management legislation delayed after bill pulled by Government
The bill was introduced by the previous government in June last year. Audio
Heavy rain warns, wind forecast ahead of Anzac Day
Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington dawn ceremonies should be dry but wind and rain expected for Anzac Day, especially in the south.
