The risks and what is being done to prepare for a strong El Niño this summer
“When you’ve got wind, that really pushes any fires along but also further enhances, I guess, that dryness…
Europe ablaze: London at risk, forest burns near Paris and Spain counts wildfire cost
The fire erupted on Sunday in the sprawling Fontainebleau Forest, about 60km southeast of the capital. The wildfire…
Wairoa flooding: Evacuations in Hawke’s Bay town as river overflows into streets, high tide nears
The declaration follows significant flooding across the district, with rising river levels affecting homes, businesses, farms, roads and…
Bremworth takeover scrapped as key investors oppose Godfrey Hirst deal
Bremworth said it was continuing discussions over extending the scheme implementation agreement after the delays in obtaining regulatory…
El Niño officially declared in New Zealand
Principal scientist Chris Brandolino said conditions in the Pacific Ocean had now met ESNZ’s threshold, with the ocean…
Ebola death toll passes 200 in DR Congo: AU health agency – NZ Herald
Ebola death toll passes 200 in DR Congo: AU health agency NZ HeraldEbola cases increase almost 40% in a…
Bankrupt Auckland developer chased by creditors set to lose $3.8m Tōtara Park home and Mercedes
Other creditors include non-bank lenders and building suppliers – such as New Lynn’s Mitre 10 Mega, a Pink…
North Shore seawall at Berridge Spencer’s home declared illegal
The seawall as it has been built at the home of Berridge Spencer at Stanley Bay on Auckland’s…
Local state of emergency declared for part of Wellington before ‘significant swell event’
Wellington City Council recommends residents of south coast waterfront properties and those who are concerned about flooding stay…
Jessie J ‘sobbed for hours’ after finding out that she is cancer-free
“I might have to have a bigger bucket this time, for this big old b**** but fingers crossed,…
New deadly Ebola outbreak hits DR Congo, 1 dead in Uganda
Tests showed the man was infected with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola, for which no vaccine exists. Vaccines…
Widespread damage after tornado hits Tauranga, flooding fears for Whanganui – NZ Herald
Widespread damage after tornado hits Tauranga, flooding fears for Whanganui NZ HeraldHeavy rain, reports of flooding in lower North…