Tag: New Zealand

Strong marine heatwave adds to New Zealand’s hot, humid weather

Sea surface temperatures around Auckland, New Zealand's largest city, are borderline tropical.

January 25, 2024

‘Wild’ weather expected in parts of New Zealand

MetService Red Warnings are reserved for the most disruptive weather events and are only issued after consultation with the local Regional Council and Civil Defense.

January 19, 2024

New Zealand records lowest annual food price increase in 2 years

Monthly food prices fell 0.1 per cent in December 2023 compared with November 2023, the fall being the fourth month in a row.

January 18, 2024

New Zealand’s PM insists on nuclear-free position in possible AUKUS involvement

Under the trilateral AUKUS alliance, announced in September 2021, Australia can build nuclear-powered submarines with technology provided by the US and the UK.

December 21, 2023

New Zealand ditches smoking ban to fund tax cuts

Health Coalition Aotearoa (HCA), an anti-smoking group, expressed disappointment, stating that the repeal favoured the tobacco industry at the expense of Kiwi lives.

November 28, 2023

New Zealand amends roadside screening tests to get drug drivers off road

Each year police send around 500 blood samples to the lab following roadside compulsory impairment tests.

August 18, 2023

Food prices in New Zealand have risen by 9.6% on an annual basis

Monthly food prices fell 0.5 per cent in July 2023 compared with June 2023, according to Stats NZ.

August 11, 2023