Weather: Warm, wet start before Southern Ocean change sweeps across New Zealand
Monday brings rain to Northland, Auckland, the Coromandel Peninsula and Waikato, with possibly heavy falls in parts of…
Cold front to bring rain and cooler weather across New Zealand as schools resume
New Zealanders should enjoy the sunshine while it lasts because rain is forecast for many areas by Thursday.…
Why is dengue spreading while malaria has declined?
As rising temperatures reshape mosquito-borne disease risks worldwide, researchers reveal why dengue is expanding while malaria has historically…
Weekend weather: Temperatures plunge as cold snap sweeps country
Friday’s warmer temperatures will drop to the low teens today for much of the east coast, particularly in…
Weather: Snow possible down to 600m as cold southwesterlies arrive after snowy Sunday
MetService lifted all South Island weather warnings, but urged motorists to watch for frost overnight and on Monday…
Weather: ‘Strong cold front’ sweeps across New Zealand, snow traps vehicles in South Island
In Otago, area warnings are in place because of snow for SH8 between Ōmarama and Tarras, including Lindis…
Neuromedin U drives immune suppression in aggressive prostate cancer
A new study from The Wistar Institute has found a link between the nervous system and the rapid…
Weather: Cold fronts bring windy, showery start to school holidays
MetService meteorologist Samkelo Magwala said the fronts would move through quickly, limiting rainfall totals despite brief heavy rain…
Weather: South Island snow and flooding affect highways as cold snap hits
No weather-related closures or restrictions were in place as of 3.45pm. Road snowfall warnings are in force for…
Linear TV overtakes streaming. Are Kiwis tired of endless choices?
“Pass it here!” I scold, reaching for the remote as my now tepid soup slops over the side,…
Iced coffee blind taste test: Baristas rate the best (and worst) at NZ supermarkets
Daily Bread’s Robbie Dalgetty has over 16 years of coffee experience and says a decent iced coffee should…
Study shows how temperature extremes can contribute to heart failure hospitalizations
Heart failure hospitalization risk increases after short-term exposure to cold spells, lower ambient temperatures and higher ambient temperatures,…