Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…
SH29 Tauriko West works progress as NZTA invites community input
– Upcoming maintenance on SH29 – The evolving Tauriko West community and other local developments “We’re looking forward…
Toxic tourist: Jellyfish warning for Northland and Auckland coasts as waters warm up
Of the 35 species of jellyfish in New Zealand waters, lion’s mane is one of the most common,…
Powerful Hurricane Melissa strengthens as it heads for Jamaica
“This extreme rainfall potential, owing to the slow motion, is going to create a catastrophic event here for…
NZ’s Urban Polo edges out Australian competition as rival Janek Gazecki cancels Polo in the City events
With Centennial Parklands awarding a five-year term contract to F3 Polo and no alternative sites available, Gazecki was…
Severe weather watches upgraded to warnings as Labour Day storm nears
The West Coast was cut off this week following closures on State Highways due to damage from the…
Heavy rain and wind watches in place as Labour Day weather looms
The headwaters of the Canterbury lakes and rivers are also under a heavy rain watch starting at 7am…
Netball NZ confirms Dame Noeline Taurua will return as Silver Ferns coach
Netball NZ said both parties had agreed to implement enhancements to support wellbeing and performance, including strengthening the…
Kilbirnie mosque suspends activities as police probe bomb threat
The Federation of the Islamic Associations of New Zealand (Fianz) advocacy chairman Abdur Razzaq told the Herald the…
Donald Trump sending US aircraft carrier to Latin America as war fears rise
‘Hunt you down’ The carrier announcement came after Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said an overnight strike on a…
Weather: Watches issued as more strong winds, rain set to batter parts of New Zealand
NZ Herald 24 Oct, 2025 11:41 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Premature baby Sophie Neho defies odds as Dargaville-based parents vow not to give up
“If we didn’t get the second opinion, Sophie would not be here,” Jackson said. Sophie Neho pictured soon…