Displaying items by tag: weather

Tuesday, 30 January 2024 11:25

Unreal hot air

OPINION: The Hound is perplexed about some of the over-the-top climate catastrophising by mainstream media outlets during the holidays.

Published in The Hound
Tuesday, 10 October 2023 07:25

Optimism grows

HorticultureNZ chair Barry O'Neil believes the mood in the sector is more positive than it's been all year.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 18 January 2023 07:25

Rain puts damper on Xmas berry harvest

A big December wet spell threw a spanner in the works for Canterbury berry growers during the vital pre-Christmas trade.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 12:25

Prepare and protect - insurer

As Cyclone Hale makes landfall, AA Insurance is reminding those on the North Island to check their properties and prepare for heavy rain and severe gales.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 10 January 2023 10:13

Take care on the roads

Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) is asking people to take care and avoid unnecessary travel until Wednesday morning, as Cyclone Hale is set to hit the country.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 31 August 2022 07:55

Farmers excel despite the wet

Despite the terribly wet weather, the Minister for Agriculture says farmers have done a good job managing winter grazing this year.

Published in General News
Tuesday, 30 August 2022 15:55

More rain for already sodden regions

The MetService is forecasting more heavy rain for an already sodden Nelson/Tasman region from late Friday.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 24 March 2021 16:30

Wine Weather: An unsettled summer so far

An unusual and unsettled summer has been the theme for many of the growing regions across New Zealand.

Published in Regional Updates
Wednesday, 03 February 2021 09:55

Taking the heat off cows and people

As the hot weather starts to kick in around the country, DairyNZ has put out a special plea to farmers to protect themselves from the heat and also to ensure that their cows are kept cool.

Published in General News
Wednesday, 26 August 2020 14:32

Drought-tolerant rootstocks

Large and small companies are seeking strategies to reduce their water use and impact on the environment and to mitigate risk in drought years.

Published in Industry
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