2026-08-23 - Flights cancelled after severe gales hit parts of the country and 9 more stories
This episode includes 10 news blocks. Air New Zealand says strong winds have impacted its operations in Wellington, Palmerston North, New Plymouth, Blenheim, Invercargill, Dunedin and Queenstown. It has not yet decided what its new "realistic and achievable" Clean Vehicle Standard settings will be, however. Kate Acland from Beef and Lamb said it's too soon to judge whether the announcement will lower beef prices. ACT expected around $2 billion of capital investment would be required. A survivor…