Archives for November 2013
Windfarms – do they really affect human health?
Despite at least 19 reviews of the scientific evidence universally concluding that exposure to wind farm sound doesn’t trigger adverse health effects,…
Torrential rain causes slips, major traffic delays
A slip near Taupo closed State Highway One to one lane for over seven hours last night. The slip occurred…
Friday’s national forecast
A west to northwest airflow increases over New Zealand today as a front works it’s way onto the South Island…
Spring ends – and summer starts – on a windy note
A blast of westerly wind is going to see spring end on a windy note – and summer to start…
Landslip hits Picton house
A landslip has hit a house in Picton today. Emergency services are at the scene on Milton Terrace, a Marlborough…
Thursday night’s national forecast
A low pressure system moves off to the east of the country tonight, remaining heavy showers about the North Island…
Is climate change killing Christmas trees?
Growing the perfect Christmas tree takes close to ten years, but in March 2012 just four days of extreme heat…
USA: Wintry blasts and tornadoes hit Thanksgiving travellers
A strong storm struck much of the eastern United States on Wednesday, complicating holiday travel plans for many of the…
Thursday’s national forecast
Our resident low pressure system gives us it’s last final blast today, the main rain band associated with the low…
Wednesday night’s national forecast
Rain for many parts of the North Island tonight, heavy for some. Winds generally from the east. Cloudy about the…
