Asbestos fears: 30 schools and 30 early childhood services raise alarm over potentially contaminated sand
“So far today, we’ve been contacted by around 30 schools and 30 early childhood services from around the…
Geomagnetic storm triggers aurora display and grid alert across South Island
Transpower issued a grid emergency notice ahead of the storm, explaining the special impact of space weather on…
Hawke’s Bay Civil Defence leader defends delay in Cyclone Gabrielle alert
Lennan admitted he was “aware that there were significant gaps” in his “situational awareness”. He feared that issuing…
Northland weather alert: Heavy downpours and thunderstorm watch in force
“The worst affected areas yesterday were inland Northland and a bit closer to the West Coast as well.…
Two eruptions observed at Whakaari/White Island, alert level 3 remains as scientists monitor activity
“The second of those eruptions deposited ash close to the island over the short period of the eruption,”…
Urgent Alert: Uninstall These 12 Dangerous Android Apps Now—Before They Secretly Record Your Conversations
Millions of Android users may be carrying a serious threat in their pocket without even knowing it. Security…
Health alert for Taranaki coast after paralytic shellfish toxins detected
Cooking the shellfish does not remove the toxin. The toxins originate from a naturally occurring algal bloom in…
Indonesia raises Mount Lewotobi alert to highest after overnight eruption
Authorities have already suspended operations at a local airport in the town of Maumere, some 60km west of…
Air New Zealand flight aborts take-off in Apia after cockpit alert
About 30 seconds after NZ993 began its take-off roll along the runway at Samoa’s main airport, the brakes…
Severe wind risk: MetService warns South Island residents to stay alert
The watch has been issued for 11 hours from 2pm today until 1am tomorrow for Canterbury, and eight…