Hawke s Bay autumn brings changeable conditions for harvest season
7 Mar, 2021 12:32 AM
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Brad, Terry and Jenny Betty make a family effort of bringing in the autumn hops at Godzone Brewery, near Maraekakaho. Photo / Ian Cooper
Brad, Terry and Jenny Betty make a family effort of bringing in the autumn hops at Godzone Brewery, near Maraekakaho. Photo / Ian Cooper
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The arrival of autumn brings with it changeable conditions, and Hawke s Bay residents are advised to brace for both summery and wintery conditions over the next few weeks.
MetService meteorologist Tom Adams said a northerly to more southerly change was typical of autumn, bringing with it cooler conditions.
Far North residents praised for quick reaction to tsunami threat
5 Mar, 2021 02:41 AM
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Ahipara Horse Treks owner Lohnet Murray called in her staff to move her horses and ponies to a paddock on the hill. Photo / Supplied
Jenny Ling is the Northern Advocate s feature writer and news reporterjenny.ling@nzme.co.nznorthernadvocat
Far North residents from both sides of the coast scrambled to evacuate their homes and workplaces during yesterday s tsunami threat.
Residents in Ahipara and Doubtless Bay spotted wave surges and unusual water activities in local harbours, although there were no reports of damage.
Emergency services have widely praised people for behaving responsibly.
Major 8.1 quake a rare and very notable event - scientist
4 Mar, 2021 07:55 PM
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Wave surges are hitting parts of the New Zealand coast as thousands of evacuated residents are being told to stay on higher ground following a massive 8.1 magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands. Additional video / Waiapu Civil Defence
Wave surges are hitting parts of the New Zealand coast as thousands of evacuated residents are being told to stay on higher ground following a massive 8.1 magnitude earthquake in the Kermadec Islands. Additional video / Waiapu Civil Defence
New Zealand woke up this morning to a swarm of earthquakes, including an 8.1 quake in the Kermadec region, which has wrapped the country in tsunami warnings, both on the east and the west coast. Follow our live coverage.
Sino-Pakistan Ties: Diplomacy To Strategic Partnership
Both nations plan series of events to commemorate 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations until May 21. Pakistan and China, longtime Asian allies, kicked off celebrations this week to mark the 70th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, which have progressed from formal diplomacy to strategic partners in recent decades.
The year 2021 marks the completion of 70 years of diplomatic relations between the two countries, established in May 1951. The celebrations began with a virtual ceremony held simultaneously in Islamabad and Beijing on Tuesday as both nations plan a series of events to commemorate the historic milestone until May 21.