‘What’s going on with the weather?’ Good question

1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says he has seen the weather change dramatically in his time as a meteorologist and broadcaster.

The weather always seems to be the topic of conversation – especially nowadays with topsy-turvy extreme conditions.

Having worked in weather for nearly 40 years and TV broadcasting for more than 30 I have seen quite a bit and watched how moods have changed towards the weather. And not just here in New Zealand but also around the globe in my journey as a global broadcast meteorologist.

When people come up to me that, say, I meet in the shop, the question more and more these days is: “What is going on with the weather?” Not just the typical, “How is the weekend looking?”

People are getting more interested and even concerned about the weather extremes. This is especially true for those who have experienced the full brunt of nature across New Zealand – the flooding, wind damage and so on.

Many years ago, when I was in university, we learned about our warming planet and the increasing risk of climate extremes to come.

In my early days of weather forecasting – in the US and UK – we learned how weather systems behaved and how to interpret the forecast using the current observation data and computer forecast models.

I can remember back then learning about the seasons around the globe and how they changed based on position of the direct rays of sun over the year. Quite often back then many places experienced typical weather.

Cold in winter and warm in summer.

Back then too, few asked about weather extremes or global warming.

Supercharged

Nowadays the weather has that extra supercharged element of global warming in the atmosphere.

We also seem to get different types of weather at any time of the year. Snow in summer or 20C in winter!

Global warming has increased the overall temperatures in our oceans and atmosphere because of the increasing levels of CO2 which in turn creates a greenhouse effect (warming).

The big change we can see in the daily weather is how the warming has affected the jet stream, which steers our weather systems and the warm/cold air.

Jet streams are bands of strong winds blowing west to east (Source: 1News)

The jet stream has become more erratic due to the change differential warming across the globe.

As we know, not everyone has a similar view on the changes happening across the planet. In some parts of the world these changes are considered part of the natural cycles.

As a result, for weather people the reception from viewers is not always favourable.

I even know of weather forecasters in other parts of the world who have left the industry because of negative online backlash.

Thankfully here in New Zealand our location – surrounded by water and midway between the tropics and the Antarctic – has made perhaps made us more used to volatile weather in a maritime location.

As the latest belt of wild weather shows, it doesn’t look like that will be changing any time soon.

Dan Corbett explains why he’s ‘still stunned’ by NZ’s changing weather – watch on TVNZ+

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People are getting more interested and even concerned about the weather extremes. This is especially true for those who have experienced the full brunt of nature across New Zealand – the flooding, wind damage and so on.

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Many years ago, when I was in university, we learned about our warming planet and the increasing risk of climate extremes to come.

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In my early days of weather forecasting – in the US and UK – we learned how weather systems behaved and how to interpret the forecast using the current observation data and computer forecast models.

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I can remember back then learning about the seasons around the globe and how they changed based on position of the direct rays of sun over the year. Quite often back then many places experienced typical weather.

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Cold in winter and warm in summer.

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Back then too, few asked about weather extremes or global warming.

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Nowadays the weather has that extra supercharged element of global warming in the atmosphere.

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We also seem to get different types of weather at any time of the year. Snow in summer or 20C in winter!

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Global warming has increased the overall temperatures in our oceans and atmosphere because of the increasing levels of CO2 which in turn creates a greenhouse effect (warming).

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The big change we can see in the daily weather is how the warming has affected the jet stream, which steers our weather systems and the warm/cold air.

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The jet stream has become more erratic due to the change differential warming across the globe.

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As we know, not everyone has a similar view on the changes happening across the planet. In some parts of the world these changes are considered part of the natural cycles.

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As a result, for weather people the reception from viewers is not always favourable.

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I even know of weather forecasters in other parts of the world who have left the industry because of negative online backlash.

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Thankfully here in New Zealand our location – surrounded by water and midway between the tropics and the Antarctic – has made perhaps made us more used to volatile weather in a maritime location.

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As the latest belt of wild weather shows, it doesn't look like that will be changing any time soon.

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Dan Corbett explains why he's 'still stunned' by NZ's changing weather – watch on TVNZ+

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Both the Far North and Whangārei districts have issued a State of Emergency in response to severe weather affecting the region today.

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The declarations, which last seven days, provide additional powers that enable emergency services and council staff to respond quickly and effectively as the situation evolves.

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Watch: Flooding hits Northland as subtropical low dumps heavy rain – see more on TVNZ+

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The Far North emergency declaration was announced jointly by EOC Controller, Alastair Wells and Mayor Moko Tepania, while the Whangārei declaration was made by EOC controller Victoria Harwood and Mayor Ken Couper.

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Communities already isolated by road closures included Kaitāia, Kāeo Oakura, Whananaki and the Tutukaka Coast.

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A red level heavy rain warning was put in place for parts of the region until 4am on Friday.

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A red heavy rain warning has been issued for parts of Northland from this afternoon, with up to 320mm of rain forecast to lash the region.

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The escalation to a red warning comes as a deep area of low pressure from the sub-tropics approaches the country. In addition to the heavy rain, MetService said this was likely to be a multi-hazard event spanning several days with heavy rain, strong winds and large waves expected. 

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Shortly after 10am, the forecaster issued a red heavy rain warning – the highest level alert – for Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei from 4pm today into Friday.

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"Expect 270 to 320 mm of rain. Peaks rates initially 15 to 25 mm/h, but increasing to 25 to 40 mm/h and possibly greater from Thursday afternoon through to early Friday morning.

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Thunderstorms were also possible from Thursday afternoon.

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🌧️ Rain has started to fall, with much more to come 🌧️
⚠️ Northland has a high risk of being upgraded to a Red Rain Warning. We will post any updates to watches and warnings here or you can visit https://t.co/HZ2TSD5rV7 pic.twitter.com/uCmbGySfCU

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Red warnings were reserved for the most extreme weather events, where significant impacts and disruption were expected.

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This alert level signified that people "need to act now as immediate action is required to protect people, animals and property from the impact of the weather," said MetService meteorologist John Law.

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"People should also be prepared to follow the advice of official authorities and emergency services."

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Shortly after 7pm on Wednesday, electricity provider Top Energy was reporting power was out for hundreds of households in the upper Far North. The outages affected large swathes of areas from Ngataki to Cape Reinga.

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This is the third red warning that MetService had issued this year, and it marks the 22nd red weather event since the highest alert level was introduced back in May 2019.

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Severe weather was also expected across the country, with various watches and warnings in place for the remainder of Northland, Coromandel, Waikato, western Bay of Plenty, the top of the South Island and through to parts of North Otago and South Canterbury.

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In addition, MetService said the combination of heavy rain, powerful onshore winds, and moderate to heavy swell means that coastal areas in eastern Northland will be one to keep a close eye on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Residents in Oakura and Whangaruru were told to leave today if they felt unsafe as an access road would be closing.

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The Whangārei District Council said in a statement: "People whose homes were impacted by flooding and land slips in the January weather event, who don’t feel safe, are advised to leave today to a safe location either with family and friends or to a local marae.

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"We are advising people to leave today, ideally during daylight hours."

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Pilot convoy services had been operating on Kaiikanui Rd since the weather event in January, but the council said this may not be available when the worst of the new weather event was expected.

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"There is a possibility that there will be no pilot service on Kaiikanui Rd on Friday 27 March, depending on warning levels and weather impacts. We will update your community as the weather system moves through our district.

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"If you must travel on Kaiikanui Rd during this weather event, take extreme care, travel during daylight hours if possible and keep your speed below 30km. If you can, take the alternative route out via Opua."

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On Wednesday evening, Northland Civil Defence group controller Damien Rio notified residents that marae were being opened up to take residents who were feeling unsafe in their homes.

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"If you live in a flood-prone area, or in an area recently affected by landslides, make sure you have a plan for where you’ll go if you needed to evacuate – friends or whānau are the best first option," he said.

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"We’ll continue to monitor the situation closely and keep you updated. Stay safe, look out for each other."

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Strong to gale-force winds would also be generated as the weather system moves closer to New Zealand, with gusts of 120km/h possible in the most exposed regions.

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In Auckland, New Zealand Transport Agency Waka Kotahi said road users should expect the weather to impact travel across the Auckland Harbour Bridge.

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The strongest gusts were expected to hit from Thursday into Friday, which "may force lane closures and additional short periods of full closure to ensure safety". NZTA said the strongest wind was expected to hit from 8am tomorrow, Thursday, March 26, through to 1am on Friday, March 27, with some gusts reaching up to 120km/h.

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Drivers of high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists were advised to avoid the bridge and use the western ring route on State Highways 16 and 18.

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"All drivers are reminded to drive to the conditions and pay attention to electronic message boards on the motorway, which will advise of any lane closures and speed limit reductions."

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Heavy Rain Warning – Red

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Northland east of Kaikohe from Doubtless Bay to Whangārei– 36 hours from 4pm today to 4am Friday.

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Heavy Rain Warning – Orange

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Remainder of Northland not under a red warning – 36 hours from 4pm today to 4am Friday.

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Great Barrier Island – 30 hours from 3am Thursday to 9am Friday.

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Auckland from Whangaparāoa northwards – 30 hours from 3am Thursday to 9am Friday.

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Coromandel Peninsula – 36 hours from 6am Thursday to 6pm Friday.

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Bay of Plenty west of Whakatāne –42 hours from 9am Thursday to 3am Saturday.

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Tasman west of Motueka – 26 hours from 10am Thursday to noon Friday.

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Richmond and Bryant Ranges – 18 hours from 6pm Thursday to noon Friday.

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Strong Wind Warning – Orange

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Northland – 26 hours from 9pm today to 11pm Thursday.

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Auckland and Great Barrier Island – 17 hours from 8am Thursday to 1am Friday.

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Heavy Rain Watch

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Auckland south of Whangaparaoa – 33 hours from 3am Thursday to noon Friday.

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Taranaki Maunga – 27 hours from 9am Thursday to noon Friday.

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Areas of the Tasman District south of Nelson City and north of Saint Arnaud not under a warning – 24 hours from noon Thursday to noon Friday.

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The inland ranges of Marlborough west of the Seaward Kaikoura Range and south of Picton – 21 hours from 6pm Thursday to 3pm Friday.

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Ranges of the Westland District – 36 hours from 3pm Thursday to 3am Saturday.

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North Otago, also Canterbury south of Timaru and east of Twizel – 12 hours from 6pm Thursday to 6am Friday.

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Strong Wind Watch

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Banks Peninsula – 24 hours from 7pm Thursday to 7pm Friday.

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Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato – 23 hours from 9am Thursday to 8am Friday.

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Taupō, Taumarunui, Taihape, Whanganui, South Taranaki – 24 hours from noon Thursday to noon Friday.

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A subtropical low moving south towards New Zealand is expected to bring widespread heavy rain, strong winds and unusually large seas from midweek, with impacts likely to be felt across much of the country by Friday.

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Forecast heavy rain and severe easterly gales have triggered weather watches for Northland, lasting from Wednesday through until Friday.

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MetService meteorologist Alanna Burrows told 1News the weather watches issued for Northland were "just the beginning".

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"As they get closer to the event, more watches and warnings are likely to be issued."

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The heavy rain watch was in place for Northland for 53 hours from 10am Wednesday. A strong wind watch had also been issued.

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Overnight Wednesday into Thursday, the system was expected to push further south, with rain spreading into Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula, and northern and central parts of the North Island.

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By Friday, heavy rain was expected to extend into the upper South Island, including Nelson/Tasman, with further rain possible for Westland, Bay of Plenty and northern Gisborne/Tairāwhiti, while strong winds may also affect parts of Taranaki, inland central North Island and Banks Peninsula.

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The system had a moderate chance of developing into a tropical cyclone over the eastern Coral Sea on Monday and Tuesday morning before conditions become "unfavourable" as it approaches New Zealand, Burrows said.

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"Even if it doesn't get named, it's still got a lot of moisture that's collected in the tropics, quite a lot of warm air wrapped around in that, so we've got quite a prolonged weather event. This system is picking up a lot of moisture, so we're expecting a lot of rain."

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Windy and wet weather from Wednesday 🌧️💨
Heavy Rain, strong winds and large waves will begin to impact the country from Wednesday as a low from the tropics moves into the Tasman Sea.
🟡 Yellow Heavy Rain and Strong Wind Watches have been issued for Northland from Wednesday… pic.twitter.com/H5vJsKxKe1

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The system was also expected to generate dangerous marine conditions, with unusually large northerly swells forecast.

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New Zealand typically has a prevailing southwesterly swell, but Burrows said the low coming from the tropics was bringing "large northerly waves" along with it.

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"For areas like Northland, you could see some heavy swell. On Thursday, you might see some waves and swell waves over 4m,
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The West Coast of the South Island could experience waves exceeding 6m while the swell could get up to 3m along the west of the Coromandel Peninsula, she added.

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Heavy Rain Watch

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Northland – 53 hours from 10am Wednesday to 3pm Friday

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Strong Wind Watch

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Northland – 48 hours from 6pm Wednesday to 6pm Friday

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Star-gazers in the South Island were treated to a spectacular showing of a purple-green Aurora australis last night.

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Kiwis from across the lower South Island sent photos to 1News, showing the sight in all its glory.

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One such viewer shared a photo from Lake Ellesmere in Canterbury.

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Holly Keeling said she was returning from hunting on Omarama Station when she saw "the most amazing southern lights".

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Keeling said she didn't initially realise the extent of the aurora.

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"I thought, oh, the sky looks funny. But you couldn't really see the bright colours without the camera, you could just tell that something wasn't quite normal with the sky."

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When Keeling looked back at a photo she'd taken, she was shocked

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"I took a photo and I was like OMG, it was amazing," she said.

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"It's definitely one of the best ones I've seen since living here."

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Another person who sent photos to 1News captured a series, showing how the dynamic lights shifted colour and brightness over time.

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Earth Sciences NZ said space weather like this can be predicted based on the Sun's activity.

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Aurorae occur when particles from extreme solar events interact with gases around Earth's poles.

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Typically, the light shows occur in lower polar regions because they're closer to the magnetic pole.

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When the solar event is more extreme, Auroras can be seen higher on the globe.

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In January this year, a similarly stunning solar storm prompted incredible sights as high as the lower North Island.

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Warm last night?
Overnight temperatures stayed near 20°C in many places in Northland and Auckland – a muggy one for sure!
Chances are you won't be needing that extra blanket tonight either, with another warm and muggy night expected pic.twitter.com/Hkb3IpCaZB

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Despite yesterday's wind easing off today, MetService says the country is still in for a "busy 36 hours" as new heavy rain watches are issued.

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Yesterday, the forecaster warned of strong winds across the North Island, where a yellow strong wind watch has since expired for the Far North.

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MetService said the strongest gusts in the past 24 hours all happened between 6pm and 1am, in exposed parts of Northland and Auckland.

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In Northland, Opouteke recorded wind gusts of 131km/h, while Cape Karikari reached a blustery 117km/h.

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Auckland's strongest recorded gust was at Channel Island, clocking 100km/h.

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Did the wind keep you awake last night?
The strongest gusts in the last 24 hours all happened between 6pm and 1am, in exposed parts of Northland and Auckland 💨
Things have eased off overnight, but it's still pretty blustery – stay safe out there! pic.twitter.com/ORCCweXrGV

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Today, MetService said a low of tropical origin lay north of New Zealand, while an associated front sinks southwards over the upper North Island today and Friday.

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Sub-tropical low brings heavy rain watches – watch on TVNZ+

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"A front from over the south Tasman Sea reaches Fiordland late tonight then moves north over the South Island during Friday," it said.

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MetService meteorologist Heather Keats said the country would be in for "a busy 36 hours ahead of us with two weather systems playing a role".

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"A large pressure system and front to the northwest, and another front with strong north-westerlies over the deep south.

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"Now both systems will dish up heavy rain, as one sinks over the upper north and the other tracks up the west coast of the South Island," Keats said.

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Heavy rain watches were issued for Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty west of Kawerau, the Tasman District about and west of Motueka, Buller District and the ranges of the Grey District, the ranges of the Westland District, and Fiordland west of the Lakes into Friday.

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The final six World Cup places are up for grabs over the next week across two playoff tournaments that will complete the 48-team lineup.

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Sixteen teams from Europe will compete for four spots, while a new intercontinental tournament staged in Mexico will determine the other two places.

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The biggest ever World Cup — up from 32 teams in Qatar in 2022 — is being co-hosted by three nations for the first time: The United States, Canada and Mexico.

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Four-time champion Italy is the standout name in the European playoffs as it tries to avoid the ignominy of missing out on a World Cup for a third consecutive time.

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“It’s undeniable that there’s nervousness,” coach Gennaro Gattuso said. “Only someone without blood running through their veins wouldn’t feel it."

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New Caledonia, Suriname, Kosovo and Albania are all vying to qualify for the World Cup for the first time.

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There will be more European teams than from any other continent at the World Cup: 16.

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Twelve have already booked their places and the final four will advance via the playoffs.

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Eight one-off semifinals are followed by four finals. The winners of the finals secure qualification.

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The teams are made up of 12 runners-up from the group qualifying stage and four based on performances in the UEFA Nations League.

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The highest-ranked teams host the semifinals. The hosts of the finals were determined by draw.

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Path A: Italy vs. Northern Ireland, Wales vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Path B: Ukraine vs. Sweden, Poland vs. Albania.

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Path C: Turkey vs. Romania, Slovakia vs. Kosovo.

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Path D: Denmark vs. North Macedonia, Czech Republic vs. Ireland

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There is a different format for the intercontinental playoffs, which FIFA simply calls the Playoff Tournament.

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Two teams will advance from a field of six.

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The lineup was made up of two teams from CONCACAF (Jamaica, Suriname) and one each from Asia (Iraq), Africa (DR Congo), South America (Bolivia) and Oceania (New Caledonia).

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The four lowest-ranked nations play in two semifinals. The winner advances to a final against one of the two highest-ranked teams. The winners of those matches qualify for the World Cup.

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The highest ranked teams were DR Congo and Iraq.

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Games are being staged in Guadalajara and Monterrey

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Path 1: New Caledonia vs. Jamaica (winner plays DR Congo)

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Path 2: Bolivia vs. Suriname (winner plays Iraq)

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The semifinals will be played on Thursday and the finals next Tuesday.

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Co-hosts: Canada, Mexico and United States.

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AFC: Australia, IR Iran, Japan, Jordan, Korea Republic, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Uzbekistan

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CAF: Algeria, Cape Verde, Ivory Coast, Egypt, Ghana, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia

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CONCACAF: Curacao, Haiti, Panama

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CONMEBOL: Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Uruguay

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OFC: New Zealand

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UEFA: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, England, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland

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June and July. It kicks off at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City on June 11. The final is on July 19 at MetLife Stadium, which will be referred to as New York New Jersey Stadium during the tournament.

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All New Zealand games at the FIFA World Cup will be available to watch live and free on TVNZ+ and TVNZ1

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Every game from here on out is crucial for the All Whites' World Cup campaign. Today is the first of three games before they kick off at FIFA’s showpiece event in Los Angeles in June.

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The All Whites take on 75th ranked Finland at Eden Park – the first European side to play in New Zealand since England’s visit in 1991.

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All Whites coach Darren Bazeley has been forced into assembling a squad of players who, by virtue of injuries, are fortunate to get a chance to prove themselves and show why they deserve a seat on the plane to the World Cup.

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Senior players missing for this international window include captain Chris Wood, Sarpreet Singh and Michael Boxall. All are expected to be fit in time for the World Cup.

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While Bazeley won’t be able to select his desired XI, it gives him a chance to see those who may be on the fringes of selection.

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“With so many players that are not here, but you know if they’re fit they will go to the World Cup, so it’s hard for us to say this is all about preparing for the World Cup in regards to combinations,” Bazeley said.

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“This is an opportunity for the players that are here with us to push themselves forward.”

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One player who could debut is Lachlan Bayliss – a standout for the Newcastle Jets in the A-league.

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Striker Ben Waine also has a chance to lead New Zealand’s attack in the absence of Chris Wood. The Port Vale striker is a key part in his club side's FA Cup run. After this international window, he’ll be back to the UK preparing to play Chelsea in an FA Cup quarter-final.

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“It’s never nice to not have Chris [Wood] around because he is a massive part of the team,” Waine said.

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“But there’s opportunities for everyone so it's something to look forward to.”

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The All Whites still have a formidable squad. Midfielder Elijah Just is hitting his straps in Scotland with six goals and two assists so far. Goal keeper Max Crocombe’s played a big part in Millwall’s English Championship season as they close in on a Premier League promotion chase. Closer to home, Jesse Randall is second equal on the A-league’s golden boot standings.

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“We’ve brought a few players in for this squad for this window and we do need to see them, I’m expecting people to get good game time,” Bazeley said.

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Ultimately, Bazeley wants to see players showing their club form can translate onto the international stage in these next two games.

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Sure, a win over Finland would do this team a world of good for their confidence but, being so close to the World Cup, how much do his players, especially the ones with limited caps, want to be on that plane?

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Bazeley would have his strongest starting XI in mind, but injuries and even form play a big part in how he picks his team for June.

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Both the FIFA Series this weekend and the FIFA World Cup in June and July will be available to watch on TVNZ+

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New Zealand’s latest quarterly energy report shows electricity production was above 90% renewable and emissions from generation fell to the lowest level on record.

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But it also shows New Zealand’s oil consumption, which had fallen markedly after the COVID pandemic, has crept back up to reach its highest quarterly level in five years.

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By Robert McLachlan for The Conversation

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Oil now comprises its highest quarterly share of New Zealand’s overall energy emissions on record.

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Of the total carbon emissions from the burning of fossil fuels, 77% were from oil (mostly used for transport), 12% from industrial and domestic gas usage, 6% from coal, and just 5% from electricity generation.

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Developing a coordinated energy strategy to reduce oil dependence would not only provide an effective climate response but also protect New Zealand from recurring oil price and supply shocks.

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The previous government had committed to a comprehensive strategy to transition to a renewable energy system in New Zealand’s first emissions reduction plan in 2022.

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But the current government’s focus has shifted on energy security, and it aims to boost energy supply by importing liquefied natural gas.

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Parts of New Zealand’s economy, particularly inflation and tourism, remain strongly linked to the price of oil.

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During two previous periods of high oil prices, New Zealand missed the chance to weaken the country’s dependence on oil.

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The 1978 oil shock was a severe hit to the economy; New Zealand’s oil consumption did not recover to its previous level until 1990.

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The soaring oil prices hit New Zealand at a time of extensive government control of the economy under the National government of Robert Muldoon, whose “Think Big” strategy included building an experimental plant to produce petrol from natural gas.

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This was intended to build energy independence, but unfortunately it proved to be costly and ineffective.

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The 2008 financial crisis also involved extreme oil price spikes and a prolonged recession. Oil consumption did not recover until 2015. One planned response was to introduce fuel economy standards for new cars – a form of regulation already in place in most OECD countries.

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Had these standards been put in place and gradually strengthened over time, New Zealand would now be in a much better place, with less pollution and less economic dependence on oil.

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However, a change in government in late 2008 led to the cancellation of the planned standards. New Zealand now uses nearly twice as much transport oil per capita as the UK, where such standards have been in place since 2001.

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The Climate Change Response (Zero Carbon) Amendment Act of 2019 was a turning point. Before that, total fossil fuel emissions were flat or trending up. Afterwards, a wave of investments in renewable electricity, in the decarbonisation of industry and in low-emission transport turned the trend around.

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This was perhaps not just due to the specifics of the act, which includes five-yearly carbon budgets, but to strong pro-climate signalling from the government of the day.

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A critical mass of society, from car buyers and dealers to New Zealand’s biggest companies, were investing to take steps away from fossil fuels.

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Under the current government, both messaging and policy have changed. As Climate Change Minister Simon Watts has repeatedly stressed, New Zealand’s main climate tool is now the emissions trading scheme (ETS). However, this now covers only 35% of net emissions and is not an effective way to reduce oil use.

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At the current price of NZ$40 per tonne of carbon dioxide emissions, the ETS adds only nine cents per litre to the price of petrol. Given New Zealand’s high car dependency, this has virtually no effect on existing drivers or on car buyers.

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In New Zealand, 80% of oil goes into air and land transport. An oil transition plan really means a transport plan.

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There is a known way to turn off the tap on oil. The “avoid, shift, improve” framework is supported by three decades of experience.

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Changing work patterns such as shorter work weeks and working-from-home arrangements can help avoid unnecessary travel. Better infrastructure for walking and cycling and public transport helps to shift transport and dramatically reduce oil use.

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The remaining private vehicle travel can be improved through electrification. This requires a combination of incentives and stronger emissions standards, as the International Energy Agency reinforced this week.

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At present, New Zealand is still moving in the wrong direction. Over the past decade, the total distance driven by light vehicles increased by 20%, while the distance driven by utility vehicles is up 55%.

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Each utility vehicle has 50% higher carbon emissions than a (fossil-fueled) passenger car. These trends have outweighed the improvements from the rise of hybrid and electric vehicles.

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There is a limit to how quickly New Zealand’s fleet can realistically be electrified. For a country with the world’s highest rate of car ownership, mass purchasing of new cars is not a good transport solution by itself.

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But in any event, phasing out fossil fuels is required for a safe future and should happen in ways that build energy resilience and independence.

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Robert McLachlan is a Professor in Applied Mathematics, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa – Massey University

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This article was republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence.

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Analysis: The language of power often reveals more than it intends. In a rare moment of candour on March 7, the US president, Donald Trump, described the confrontation with Iran as “a big chess game at a very high level … I’m dealing with very smart players … high-level intellect. High, very high-IQ people.”

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By Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar for The Conversation

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If Iran is, by Trump’s own admission, a “high-level” opponent, then the sudden revival of a 15-point plan previously rejected by Iran a year ago suggests a disconnect between how the adversary is understood and how it is being approached.

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It’s a plan already examined in negotiation by Iran and dismissed as unrealistic and coercive. Despite this, the Trump administration is once again framing the “roadmap” as a pathway to de-escalation. Tehran has once again dismissed the gambit as Washington “negotiating with itself – reinforcing the perception that the US is attempting to impose terms rather than negotiate them.

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The US president is right about one thing – Iran is not an opponent that can be easily dismissed or overwhelmed. Trump’s own description is a tacit acknowledgement that this is a far more capable and complex adversary than those the US has faced in past Middle Eastern wars, such as Iraq. And that is why the odds are increasingly stacked against the United States and Israel.

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This conflict reflects a familiar but flawed imperial assumption: that overwhelming military force can compensate for strategic misunderstanding. The US and Israel appear to have misjudged not only Iran’s capabilities, but the political, economic and historical terrain on which this war is being fought.

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Unlike Iraq, Iran is a deeply embedded and adaptable regional power. It has resilient institutions, networks of influence, and the capacity to impose asymmetric costs across multiple theatres. It knows how to manage maximum pressure.

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The most immediate problem is lack of legitimacy. This war has authorisation from neither the United Nations or, in the case of America, the US Congress. Further, US intelligence assessments indicate Iran was not rebuilding its nuclear programme following earlier strikes – contradicting one of Washington’s justifications for war. The resignation of Joe Kent as head of the National Counterterrorism Center on March 17, was even more revealing. In his resignation letter Kent insisted that Iran posed no imminent threat.

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This effectively collapses one of the original narratives underpinning the US decision to start the war – a further blow to legitimacy.

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A majority of Americans oppose the war, reflecting deep fatigue after Iraq and Afghanistan – hardly ideal conditions for what increasingly looks like another "forever war” in the Middle East. Current polling shows Trump’s Republicans trailing the Democrats ahead of the all-important midterm elections in November.

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The war is both militarily uncertain and politically unsustainable. International allied support is also eroding. The United Kingdom — often trumpeted as Washington’s closest partner — has limited itself to defensive coordination, while Germany and France have distanced themselves from offensive operations. European allies also declined a US request to deploy naval forces to secure the strait of Hormuz. This reflects not just disagreement, but a deeper loss of trust in US leadership and strategic judgement.

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US influence has long depended on legitimacy as much as force. That reservoir is now rapidly draining. Global confidence is falling, while images of civilian casualties — including over 160 schoolchildren killed in an airstrike on the first day of the war – have shocked international onlookers. Rather than reinforcing leadership, this war is accelerating its erosion.

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Israel faces a parallel crisis of legitimacy – one that began in Gaza and has now deepened. The war in Gaza severely damaged its global standing, with sustained civilian casualties and humanitarian devastation drawing unprecedented criticism, even among traditional allies. This confrontation with Iran compounds that decline.

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Striking Iran during active negotiations — for the second time — reinforces the perception that escalation is preferred over diplomacy. The issue is no longer just conduct, but credibility.

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The conduct of the war compounds the problem. The assassinations of Iranian leaders, framed as tactical victories, are strategic failures. They have unified rather than destabilised Iran. Mass pro-regime demonstrations illustrate how external aggression can consolidate internal legitimacy.

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The issue is no longer just the conduct of the war, but the credibility of the conflict itself. Regardless of how impressive the US and Israeli military are, it doesn’t compensate for reputational collapse. When building support for a conflict like this – domestically and internationally – legitimacy is a strategic asset. Once eroded across multiple conflicts, it is extraordinarily difficult to rebuild.

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Rather than stabilising the system, US actions are fragmenting it. Allies are distancing themselves, adversaries are adapting, and neutral states are hedging.

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The most decisive factor may be economic. The war is already destabilising global markets – driving up oil prices, inflation, and volatility at levels that combine the effects of 1970s and Ukraine war oil shocks.

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This is a war that cannot be contained geographically nor economically. The deployment of 2,500 US marines to the Middle East (and reports that up to another 3,000 paratroopers will also be sent), reportedly with plans to secure Kharg Island – and with it Iran’s most important oil infrastructure – would be a dangerous escalation.

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For Gulf states, the assumption that the US can guarantee security is increasingly questioned. Some states are reportedly now looking to diversify their partnerships and turning toward China and Russia, mirroring post-Iraq shifts, when US failure opened space for alternative powers.

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Wars are not won by destroying capabilities alone, but by securing sustainable and legitimate political outcomes. On both counts, the US and Israel are falling short.

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Iran, by contrast, does not need military victory. It only needs to endure, impose costs, and outlast its adversaries. This is the logic of asymmetric conflict: the weaker power wins by not losing, while the stronger one loses when the costs of continuing become unsustainable.

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This dynamic is already visible. Having escalated rapidly, Trump now appears to be searching for an off-ramp — reviving proposals and signalling openness to negotiation. But he is doing so from a position of diminishing leverage. In contrast, Iran’s ability to threaten energy flows, absorb pressure, and shape the tempo of escalation means it increasingly holds key strategic cards. The longer the war continues, the more that balance tilts.

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Empires rarely recognise when they begin to lose. They escalate, double down, and insist victory is near. But by the time the costs become undeniable – economic crisis, political fragmentation, global isolation – it is already too late. The US and Israel may win battles. But they may be losing the war that matters: legitimacy, stability and long-term influence.

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And, as history suggests, that loss may not only define the limits of their power, but mark a broader shift in how power itself is judged, constrained, and resisted.

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Bamo Nouri is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Department of International Politics, City St George's, University of London.

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Inderjeet Parmar is a Professor in International Politics, City St George's, University of London.

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This article was republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence.

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1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says he has seen the weather change dramatically in his time as a meteorologist and broadcaster.

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The weather always seems to be the topic of conversation – especially nowadays with topsy-turvy extreme conditions.

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Having worked in weather for nearly 40 years and TV broadcasting for more than 30 I have seen quite a bit and watched how moods have changed towards the weather. And not just here in New Zealand but also around the globe in my journey as a global broadcast meteorologist.

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When people come up to me that, say, I meet in the shop, the question more and more these days is: “What is going on with the weather?" Not just the typical, "How is the weekend looking?"

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People are getting more interested and even concerned about the weather extremes. This is especially true for those who have experienced the full brunt of nature across New Zealand – the flooding, wind damage and so on.

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Many years ago, when I was in university, we learned about our warming planet and the increasing risk of climate extremes to come.

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In my early days of weather forecasting – in the US and UK – we learned how weather systems behaved and how to interpret the forecast using the current observation data and computer forecast models.

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I can remember back then learning about the seasons around the globe and how they changed based on position of the direct rays of sun over the year. Quite often back then many places experienced typical weather.

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Cold in winter and warm in summer.

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Back then too, few asked about weather extremes or global warming.

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Nowadays the weather has that extra supercharged element of global warming in the atmosphere.

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We also seem to get different types of weather at any time of the year. Snow in summer or 20C in winter!

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Global warming has increased the overall temperatures in our oceans and atmosphere because of the increasing levels of CO2 which in turn creates a greenhouse effect (warming).

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The big change we can see in the daily weather is how the warming has affected the jet stream, which steers our weather systems and the warm/cold air.

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The jet stream has become more erratic due to the change differential warming across the globe.

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As we know, not everyone has a similar view on the changes happening across the planet. In some parts of the world these changes are considered part of the natural cycles.

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As a result, for weather people the reception from viewers is not always favourable.

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I even know of weather forecasters in other parts of the world who have left the industry because of negative online backlash.

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Thankfully here in New Zealand our location – surrounded by water and midway between the tropics and the Antarctic – has made perhaps made us more used to volatile weather in a maritime location.

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As the latest belt of wild weather shows, it doesn't look like that will be changing any time soon.

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Dan Corbett explains why he's 'still stunned' by NZ's changing weather – watch on TVNZ+

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1News weather expert Daniel Corbett says he has seen the weather change dramatically in his time as a meteorologist and broadcaster.

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The weather always seems to be the topic of conversation – especially nowadays with topsy-turvy extreme conditions.

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Having worked in weather for nearly 40 years and TV broadcasting for more than 30 I have seen quite a bit and watched how moods have changed towards the weather. And not just here in New Zealand but also around the globe in my journey as a global broadcast meteorologist.

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When people come up to me that, say, I meet in the shop, the question more and more these days is: “What is going on with the weather?" Not just the typical, "How is the weekend looking?"

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People are getting more interested and even concerned about the weather extremes. This is especially true for those who have experienced the full brunt of nature across New Zealand – the flooding, wind damage and so on.

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Many years ago, when I was in university, we learned about our warming planet and the increasing risk of climate extremes to come.

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In my early days of weather forecasting – in the US and UK – we learned how weather systems behaved and how to interpret the forecast using the current observation data and computer forecast models.

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I can remember back then learning about the seasons around the globe and how they changed based on position of the direct rays of sun over the year. Quite often back then many places experienced typical weather.

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Cold in winter and warm in summer.

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Back then too, few asked about weather extremes or global warming.

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Nowadays the weather has that extra supercharged element of global warming in the atmosphere.

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We also seem to get different types of weather at any time of the year. Snow in summer or 20C in winter!

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Global warming has increased the overall temperatures in our oceans and atmosphere because of the increasing levels of CO2 which in turn creates a greenhouse effect (warming).

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The big change we can see in the daily weather is how the warming has affected the jet stream, which steers our weather systems and the warm/cold air.

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The jet stream has become more erratic due to the change differential warming across the globe.

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As we know, not everyone has a similar view on the changes happening across the planet. In some parts of the world these changes are considered part of the natural cycles.

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As a result, for weather people the reception from viewers is not always favourable.

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I even know of weather forecasters in other parts of the world who have left the industry because of negative online backlash.

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Thankfully here in New Zealand our location – surrounded by water and midway between the tropics and the Antarctic – has made perhaps made us more used to volatile weather in a maritime location.

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As the latest belt of wild weather shows, it doesn't look like that will be changing any time soon.

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Dan Corbett explains why he's 'still stunned' by NZ's changing weather – watch on TVNZ+

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Analysis: The language of power often reveals more than it intends. In a rare moment of candour on March 7, the US president, Donald Trump, described the confrontation with Iran as “a big chess game at a very high level … I’m dealing with very smart players … high-level intellect. High, very high-IQ people.”

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By Bamo Nouri and Inderjeet Parmar for The Conversation

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If Iran is, by Trump’s own admission, a “high-level” opponent, then the sudden revival of a 15-point plan previously rejected by Iran a year ago suggests a disconnect between how the adversary is understood and how it is being approached.

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It’s a plan already examined in negotiation by Iran and dismissed as unrealistic and coercive. Despite this, the Trump administration is once again framing the “roadmap” as a pathway to de-escalation. Tehran has once again dismissed the gambit as Washington “negotiating with itself – reinforcing the perception that the US is attempting to impose terms rather than negotiate them.

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The US president is right about one thing – Iran is not an opponent that can be easily dismissed or overwhelmed. Trump’s own description is a tacit acknowledgement that this is a far more capable and complex adversary than those the US has faced in past Middle Eastern wars, such as Iraq. And that is why the odds are increasingly stacked against the United States and Israel.

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This conflict reflects a familiar but flawed imperial assumption: that overwhelming military force can compensate for strategic misunderstanding. The US and Israel appear to have misjudged not only Iran’s capabilities, but the political, economic and historical terrain on which this war is being fought.

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Unlike Iraq, Iran is a deeply embedded and adaptable regional power. It has resilient institutions, networks of influence, and the capacity to impose asymmetric costs across multiple theatres. It knows how to manage maximum pressure.

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The most immediate problem is lack of legitimacy. This war has authorisation from neither the United Nations or, in the case of America, the US Congress. Further, US intelligence assessments indicate Iran was not rebuilding its nuclear programme following earlier strikes – contradicting one of Washington’s justifications for war. The resignation of Joe Kent as head of the National Counterterrorism Center on March 17, was even more revealing. In his resignation letter Kent insisted that Iran posed no imminent threat.

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This effectively collapses one of the original narratives underpinning the US decision to start the war – a further blow to legitimacy.

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A majority of Americans oppose the war, reflecting deep fatigue after Iraq and Afghanistan – hardly ideal conditions for what increasingly looks like another "forever war” in the Middle East. Current polling shows Trump’s Republicans trailing the Democrats ahead of the all-important midterm elections in November.

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The war is both militarily uncertain and politically unsustainable. International allied support is also eroding. The United Kingdom — often trumpeted as Washington’s closest partner — has limited itself to defensive coordination, while Germany and France have distanced themselves from offensive operations. European allies also declined a US request to deploy naval forces to secure the strait of Hormuz. This reflects not just disagreement, but a deeper loss of trust in US leadership and strategic judgement.

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US influence has long depended on legitimacy as much as force. That reservoir is now rapidly draining. Global confidence is falling, while images of civilian casualties — including over 160 schoolchildren killed in an airstrike on the first day of the war – have shocked international onlookers. Rather than reinforcing leadership, this war is accelerating its erosion.

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Israel faces a parallel crisis of legitimacy – one that began in Gaza and has now deepened. The war in Gaza severely damaged its global standing, with sustained civilian casualties and humanitarian devastation drawing unprecedented criticism, even among traditional allies. This confrontation with Iran compounds that decline.

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Striking Iran during active negotiations — for the second time — reinforces the perception that escalation is preferred over diplomacy. The issue is no longer just conduct, but credibility.

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The conduct of the war compounds the problem. The assassinations of Iranian leaders, framed as tactical victories, are strategic failures. They have unified rather than destabilised Iran. Mass pro-regime demonstrations illustrate how external aggression can consolidate internal legitimacy.

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The issue is no longer just the conduct of the war, but the credibility of the conflict itself. Regardless of how impressive the US and Israeli military are, it doesn’t compensate for reputational collapse. When building support for a conflict like this – domestically and internationally – legitimacy is a strategic asset. Once eroded across multiple conflicts, it is extraordinarily difficult to rebuild.

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Rather than stabilising the system, US actions are fragmenting it. Allies are distancing themselves, adversaries are adapting, and neutral states are hedging.

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The most decisive factor may be economic. The war is already destabilising global markets – driving up oil prices, inflation, and volatility at levels that combine the effects of 1970s and Ukraine war oil shocks.

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This is a war that cannot be contained geographically nor economically. The deployment of 2,500 US marines to the Middle East (and reports that up to another 3,000 paratroopers will also be sent), reportedly with plans to secure Kharg Island – and with it Iran’s most important oil infrastructure – would be a dangerous escalation.

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For Gulf states, the assumption that the US can guarantee security is increasingly questioned. Some states are reportedly now looking to diversify their partnerships and turning toward China and Russia, mirroring post-Iraq shifts, when US failure opened space for alternative powers.

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Wars are not won by destroying capabilities alone, but by securing sustainable and legitimate political outcomes. On both counts, the US and Israel are falling short.

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Iran, by contrast, does not need military victory. It only needs to endure, impose costs, and outlast its adversaries. This is the logic of asymmetric conflict: the weaker power wins by not losing, while the stronger one loses when the costs of continuing become unsustainable.

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This dynamic is already visible. Having escalated rapidly, Trump now appears to be searching for an off-ramp — reviving proposals and signalling openness to negotiation. But he is doing so from a position of diminishing leverage. In contrast, Iran’s ability to threaten energy flows, absorb pressure, and shape the tempo of escalation means it increasingly holds key strategic cards. The longer the war continues, the more that balance tilts.

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Empires rarely recognise when they begin to lose. They escalate, double down, and insist victory is near. But by the time the costs become undeniable – economic crisis, political fragmentation, global isolation – it is already too late. The US and Israel may win battles. But they may be losing the war that matters: legitimacy, stability and long-term influence.

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And, as history suggests, that loss may not only define the limits of their power, but mark a broader shift in how power itself is judged, constrained, and resisted.

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Bamo Nouri is an Honorary Research Fellow at the Department of International Politics, City St George's, University of London.

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Inderjeet Parmar is a Professor in International Politics, City St George's, University of London.

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This article was republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons licence.

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A small North Canterbury community says gravel trucks are pounding their narrow roads and causing safety concerns, as early work begins on the Woodend Bypass.

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By David Hill for Local Democracy Reporting

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Gravel is being extracted from Baynons Brake in the Waimakariri River, near the State Highway 1 bridge, and transported to Pine Acres, north of Kaiapoi, to infill gravel pit lakes in preparation for the Woodend Bypass.

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Local residents met with Waimakariri Mayor Dan Gordon earlier this week to vent their frustrations over trucks travelling on the "totally unsuitable" roads.

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The trucks have been following a route along Baynons and Heywards roads, past Clarkville School.

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Baynons Brake is also a popular equestrian park.

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In letter to Gordon, Leonie Ward said most residents only became aware of the issue last week.

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She noted Baynons Rd is about 5.5m to 6m wide, while a gravel truck is typically 2.5m to 3m wide.

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‘‘Baynons Rd is narrow and has a blind bend. Both Baynons and Heywards roads are small, narrow, thinly tar sealed residential roads totally unsuitable for heavily laden truck and trailer units.

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‘‘It will be impossible for trucks to pass each other – or even a car, in places – without going on to the verge, which is unsafe and potentially illegal.’’

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The route impacted 45 homes, which were subjected to ‘‘dust and vibration’’, she said.

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Ward suggested an alternative route, which would avoid Clarkville School.

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It would follow the old gravel haulage route along the side of the river, exiting near the Challenge service station, south of Kaiapoi, she said.

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‘‘The trucks would come out just before the Old Waimakariri Bridge, turn left on to Main North Rd, turn left again on to Tram Rd, and then right into Island Rd.’’

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Environment Canterbury granted the consents to SOL Screening and Crushing Limited in July 2024 to extract up to 90 cubic metres of gravel.

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Gordon said he is seeking further information from Environment Canterbury, but understands there are ‘‘limitations’’ with the alternative routes.

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‘‘Residents asked that we work with Environment Canterbury and the contractor and investigate an alternative they (residents) have put forward.

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‘‘We committed to coming back to the group later with our findings.’’

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Environment Canterbury consents planning manager Henry Winchester said while the council issued the consent, it does not determine how gravel is transported from an extraction site.

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Traffic to and from the site was to be addressed with the Waimakariri council through conditions required in Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency’s designation for the Woodend Bypass route.

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An NZTA spokesperson said the ongoing removal of gravel from the Waimakariri River to provide flood protection for communities is a larger issue than sourcing material for the Woodend Bypass project.

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Gravel is being taken from three separate sites, meaning truck movements will not be concentrated in any one area, the spokesperson said.

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‘‘Our contractor’s supplier, along with ECan, has discussed with stakeholders the most suitable route for truck movements from the Baynons Brake area, as well as agreeing measures such as a speed limit and operating hours, to reduce any disruption to the local community.’’

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– LDR is local body journalism co-funded by RNZ and NZ On Air

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Warner Bros announced that Colbert will script The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.

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Producer Peter Jackson revealed Colbert's involvement in a social media video that introduced a “very special partner” on the film.

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“It took me a few years to scrape my courage into a pile to give you a call, but about two years ago I did,” Colbert told Jackson.

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“You liked it enough to talk to me about it, and ever since then, the two of us have been working with the brilliant Philippa Boyens on how to develop this story.”

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Shadow of the Past will come after Andy Serkis' upcoming The Hunt of Gollum, which is set to arrive in theatres next year.

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Colbert said that a few years ago, while talking with his son, he thought of a potential framing device for the film, which follows a new adventure for Sam, Merry and Pippin 14 years after the passing of Frodo.

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“You know what the books mean to me, and what your films mean to me,” Colbert said.

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“But the thing I found myself reading over and over again were the six chapters early on in (‘The Fellowship of the Ring’) that y’all never developed into the first movie back in the day.”

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“I thought: ‘Oh, wait, maybe that could be its own story that could fit into the larger story. Could we make something that was completely faithful to the books while also being completely faithful to the movies that you guys had already made?’” added Colbert.

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Colbert's The Late Show on CBS is to air its last episode on May 21 after the network announced it was cancelling the late night show last July.

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Sporting that Hannah Montana blonde hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.

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Cyrus reunited with cast members of Hannah Montana in Los Angeles for the premiere of the Hannah Montana 20th Anniversary Special.

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Cyrus told The Associated Press that the milestone has given her a chance to see the character and series from "a new perspective". Cyrus, who began the Disney Channel show at age 13, played Miley Stewart, a tween and middle-schooler hiding her secret life as a famous pop singer.

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"Getting to be on the outside now, getting to be grown and be a part of it in a way that I couldn’t when I was in the middle of it before, and all the chaos and the schedule and the performing of it all," Cyrus said, "now it just gets to be a celebration. So it is a new perspective. I love that".

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The anniversary special, which started streaming on Disney+ and Hulu, celebrates 20 years since the show’s premiere. Filmed in front of a live audience, it features archival footage and is centred on an interview with Cyrus — now 33 and a genuine pop star — conducted by podcast host Alex Cooper.

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It includes several musical numbers, starting with the series anthem The Best of Both Worlds and ending with a new song dedicated to Cyrus' younger self. It also includes appearances by friends and family members, including father Billy Ray Cyrus, with whom Miley Cyrus tries to recreate their handshake from the series. Selena Gomez, who played a rival, makes an appearance, as does singer-songwriter Chappell Roan, who speaks to Miley Cyrus' influence on her career.

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Addressing the audience at the premiere, Miley Cyrus paid tribute both to fellow cast members and fans. "Without you all, this show would have never been what it is, and I love saying what it is, not what it was," she said.

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"Tonight isn’t about looking back into the past, but it’s about what it means to us still tonight," she said.

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Jason Earles, who played Miley’s brother Jackson, told the AP that watching the show now highlights how much time has passed.

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“I think if you go back and you watch the episodes, there’s enough dated references like old flip phones and stuff that you go, 'Oh no, no, this show was a little while ago'," he said.

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Cody Linley, who played Miley's on-and-off boyfriend Jake Ryan, reflected on the impact of portraying a teen heartthrob.

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"It's hard to believe that there were girls that had pictures of me with my shirt off in their locker and they would have me sign it," Linley said. "And it's hard not to let it go to your head, because you have to remember that it’s an image that they are seeing. It’s not you."

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Also attending the premiere was country singer Lainey Wilson, who recalled working as a Hannah Montana impersonator early in her career.

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"From 8th grade to 12th grade, five years of my life, I would open up the show as Lainey Wilson, I would run behind a tree and put on my Hannah Montana get-up," the singer said. "I did birthday parties, fairs, festivals… I was hitting the roads."

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Grammy-winning singer Chappell Roan responded to accusations made by Brazilian-Italian football star Jorginho that a security guard mistreated his 11-year-old stepdaughter after she recognised the singer.

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Jorginho Frello, a player for Flamengo widely known as Jorginho, said that his wife and the child were staying at the same hotel in Sao Paulo as the singer, who is in the country for the Lollapalooza Brazil music festival, when the controversy occurred.

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“During breakfast, the artist walked past their table. My daughter, like any child, recognised her, got excited and just wanted to make sure it was really her,” Jorginho said, in a lengthy text posted on Instagram in Portuguese and English on Saturday. The girl is the daughter of Catherine Harding, Jorginho's wife, and British actor Jude Law.

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“She didn’t say anything, didn’t ask for anything,” Jorginho said, adding that a security guard then came over to his family’s table and spoke “in an extremely aggressive manner to both my wife and my daughter".

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Jorginho said that Roan did not deserve her fans' affection.

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Roan addressed the incident, also on Instagram. The singer said that the security guard was not her personal security and that she didn’t see a woman and a child.

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“It’s unfair for security to just assume someone doesn’t have good intentions,” Roan said. “I do not hate people who are fans of my music. I do no hate children.”

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Rio’s new mayor Eduardo Cavaliere weighed in on the controversy, saying that while he was mayor Roan would never perform on Copacabana Beach as Madonna and Lady Gaga have, and as Shakira will do in May.

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“I doubt that Shakira would do that!” he said, adding that Jorginho’s daughter would be a guest of honor at the Colombian superstar’s upcoming free concert on Rio's sprawling sands. Cavaliere replaced former Rio Mayor Eduardo Paes on Friday.

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Roan, who is openly queer and taps into drag culture, was the sassy toast of the pop world in 2024 with tracks that include Good Luck, Babe! Red Wine Supernova and Hot To Go! from her 2023 album The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.

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Roan headlined Auckland's Laneway Festival earlier this year. She nudged aside Sabrina Carpenter to win the Grammy for best new artist last February.

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After the lengthy texts, Jorginho posted a story of his daughter's excited reaction upon arriving at Carpenter's show at Lollapalooza. “Everything is well with the girls, and thanks for the messages,” he said.

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Buffy the Vampire Slayer star Nicholas Brendon has died, aged 54.

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The actor, who starred as Buffy Summers' best friend Xander Harris on all seven seasons of the supernatural drama, died today.

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In a statement, his family said they were "heartbroken to share the passing of our brother and son, Nicholas Brendon".

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Brendon died in his sleep of natural causes.

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While best known for his work as an actor, Brendon had "found his passion in painting and art" in recent years, his family said.

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"Nicky loved to share his enthusiastic talent with his family, friends and fans.

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"He was passionate, sensitive, and endlessly driven to create. Those who truly knew him understood that his art was one of the purest reflections of who he was."

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His loved ones asked for privacy while they "grieve his loss and celebrate the life of a man who lived with intensity, imagination, and heart".

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"Thank you to everyone who has shown love and support."

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Buffy co-star Alyson Hannigan, who played Willow Rosenberg, took to social media to pay tribute to Brendon.

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A post shared by Alyson Hannigan Denisof (@alysonhannigan)

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"My Sweet Nicky, thank you for years of laughter, love and Dodgers. I will think of you every time I see a rocking chair. I love you. RIP."

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Chuck Norris, the martial arts grandmaster and action star whose roles in Walker, Texas Ranger and other television shows and movies made him an iconic tough guy — sparking internet parodies and adoration from presidents — has died at 86.

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Norris died Thursday (local time), in what his family described as a “sudden passing”.

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“While we would like to keep the circumstances private, please know that he was surrounded by his family and was at peace,” the family said in a statement posted to social media.

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Before he would become a star in movies and on TV, Norris was wildly successful in competitive martial arts. He was a six-time undefeated World Professional Middleweight Karate champion. He also founded his own Korean-based American hard style of karate, known sometimes as Chun Kuk Do, and the United Fighting Arts Federation, which has awarded more than 3300 Chuck Norris System black belts worldwide. Black Belt magazine ultimately credited Norris in its hall of fame with holding a 10th-degree black belt, the highest possible honour.

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Born Carlos Ray Norris in Ryan, Oklahoma, on March 10, 1940, he grew up poor. At age 12, he moved with his family to Torrance, California, and joined the US Air Force after high school, in 1958. It was during a deployment to Korea that he started training in martial arts, including judo and Tang Soo Do.

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“I went out for gymnastics and football at North Torrance high,” he told The Associated Press in 1982. “I played some football, but I also spent a lot of time on the bench. I was never really athletic until I was in the service in Korea.”

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After he was honourably discharged in 1962, he worked as a file clerk for Northrop Aircraft and applied to be a police officer, but was put on a waitlist. Meanwhile, he opened a martial arts studio, which expanded to a chain, with students including such stars as Bob Barker, Priscilla Presley, Donny and Marie Osmond, and Steve McQueen, whom he later credited with encouraging him to get into acting.

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Norris made his film debut as an uncredited bodyguard in the 1968 movie The Wrecking Crew, which included a fight with Dean Martin. He had also crossed paths with Bruce Lee in martial arts circles. Their friendship — sometimes, as sparring partners — led to an iconic faceoff in the 1972 movie Return of the Dragon, in which Lee fights and kills Norris' character in Rome's Colosseum.

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He went on to act in more than 20 movies, such as Missing in Action, The Delta Force and Sidekicks.

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“I wanted to project a certain image on the screen of a hero. I had seen a lot of anti-hero movies in which the lead was neither good nor bad. There was no one to root for,” Norris said in 1982.

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In 1993, he took on his most famed role, as a crime-fighting lawman in TV's Walker, Texas Ranger. The show ran for nine seasons, and in 2010, then-Governor Rick Perry awarded him the title of honorary Texas Ranger. The Texas Senate later named him an honorary Texan.

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“It’s not violence for violence’s sake, with no moral structure,” Norris told the AP in 1996, speaking about the show. “You try to portray the proper meaning of what it’s about — fighting injustice with justice, good vs. bad. … It’s entertaining for the whole family.”

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Norris also made a surprise comedic appearance as a decisive judge in the final match of the 2004 movie Dodgeball. He only on occasion had taken acting roles in recent years, including 2012's The Expendables 2 and the 2024 sci-fi action movie Agent Recon. He's due to appear in Zombie Plane, an upcoming film starring Vanilla Ice.

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It was around the time of Dodgeball that his toughman image became the stuff of legend, literally: “Chuck Norris Facts” went viral online with such wildly hyperbolic statements as, “Chuck Norris had a staring contest with the sun — and won,” and, “They wanted to put Chuck Norris on Mt Rushmore, but the granite wasn’t tough enough for his beard.”

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Norris ultimately embraced the absurdity of the meme craze, putting together The Official Chuck Norris Fact Book, which combined his favourites with supposedly true stories and the codes he aimed to live by. He would also write books on martial arts instruction, a memoir, political takes, Civil War-era historical fiction and more.

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“To some who know little of my martial arts or film careers but perhaps grew up with Walker, Texas Ranger, it seems that I have become a somewhat mythical superhero icon,” Norris wrote in the forward to the Fact Book. “I am flattered and humbled.”

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That book raised money for a nonprofit he founded with President George HW Bush that promoted martial arts instruction for kids.

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The intentionally outlandish statements featured in the 2008 Republican presidential primary, when Norris endorsed Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and shot an ad playing on the Chuck Norris facts.

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“Chuck Norris doesn’t endorse. He tells America how it’s going to be,” Huckabee said in the campaign ad.

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President Donald Trump's supporters later promoted "Trump Facts” in the same vein, and political pundits tried it as well, describing the commander-in-chief's decision to seize Venezuela's sitting president, Nicolas Maduro, as a “Chuck Norris Moment”, and its initial effect on oil prices a “Chuck Norris Premium”.

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Norris was outspoken about his Christian beliefs and his support for gun rights, and backed political candidates for years — he even went skydiving with Bush for the former president's 80th birthday. As for Trump, Norris endorsed him in the 2016 general election and wrote guest columns praising him without explicitly endorsing him in the days before the 2020 and 2024 elections.

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Norris is survived by five children: stunt performers Mike and Eric with his late ex-wife Dianne Holechek, twins Dakota and Danilee with his wife Gena Norris, and Dina, the result of an early 1960s “one-night stand” revealed in his autobiography.

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Norris celebrated his birthday just over a week before his death, posting a sparring video on Instagram.

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“I don't age. I level up,” he wrote.

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