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Research reveals potentially dangerous 'urban heat island ... - RNZ
13 hours ago · Auckland's central city can get up to three degrees hotter at night than other parts of the region due to an urban heat island effect, new data shows. Research commissioned by Auckland Council also found big differences in temperature between locations just a few blocks from each other, with areas ...
Most parts of New Zealand set for another cool week - RNZ
1 day ago · Cool southerlies would stick with us for at least the rest of this week, he said. "The good news is I think for this week that although we still have got some cool air still with us we should hopefully find there is still some drier weather and some sunshine to come, those southerly winds I think will still keep a bit more cloud around those eastern places of both islands."
More pain at the petrol pump as NZ dollar trades at nearly two …
10 hours ago · The New Zealand dollar is trading at a nearly two-year low, meaning New Zealanders can expect more pain at the petrol pump.. Falling to around 55.5 US cents to the NZ dollar, this rate has not been seen since October 2022. The falling rate means imported goods - including fuel - will cost more, but it's good news for exporters, who will see higher returns.
Auckland rail woes: 'Long periods of closure will not be required in ...
13 hours ago · Extended month-long rail closures will not be required in Auckland once the city's rail networks have been modernised, says KiwiRail's chief infrastructure officer. Auckland's Rail Network Rebuild started in January 2023, and is in its final stages as residents face 96 days of train closures through ...
New Zealand dollar under pressure as US dollar trades at two-year …
1 day ago · The New Zealand dollar is under pressure and trading at a more than two-year low against the US dollar at 0.5550 US cents. The US dollar is trading at a two-year high, following December's much stronger than expected United States employment report, with this week's inflation data also expected to exceed the US Federal Reserve's target.
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Weather: La Niña watch in place for the second time in 75 years
5 days ago · This summer looks set to be wetter and windier than usual. A change in air flow patterns means there will be mixed weather through to March. In NIWA's seasonal climate outlook from January through to March, a La Niña watch will also remain in place. La Niña refers to a cooling of the tropical ...
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