What we learned after a super El Niño wiped out millions of people in 1877
This disaster took years to unfold. Drought began spreading across the tropics and subtropics in 1875. In the…
Frosty below-zero weekend tipped for parts of New Zealand ahead of rain as wet change looms
“Early to mid next week, a front will eventually make its way onto the country, perhaps by late…
Gas reserves fall faster than expected as Pohokura, Māui wind down
Oil and gas companies expect gas production to keep falling at a more rapid rate than previously expected,…
Super-K flu strain: Highly-infectious virus to dominate winter sick season as experts await onset
University of Auckland Immunisation Advisory Centre principal medical adviser Dr Nikki Turner. Photo / Supplied “We are expecting…
Crown accounts show Government is tackling fuel crisis with its books $8.4b in the red … which isn’t quite as bad as expected
Core Crown tax revenue was 0.4% weaker than forecast, partially due to weakness in the corporate tax take.…
Auckland Southern Motorway crash: Truck and car collide, ‘extensive delays’ expected
All lanes have since reopened. Police earlier advised motorists to expect “extensive delays”. At 7.45am it was taking…
China records forecast-beating April trade figures
The talks previously set for late March were delayed by the US-Israeli war with Iran, which has sent…
Northland ratepayer feels forced off land by rising costs as region’s rates to top $370m
“I am already paying $97 a week in rates. I think of it in weekly amounts because I…
Unemployment data: Why economists fear stagflation risk for NZ jobs – The Front Page
Labour market data for the first quarter is due from Stats NZ on Wednesday. NZ Herald business editor…
Hawke’s Bay’s new $25 million hospice granted consent in Hastings
The site where the new hospice will be built. Photo / Cranford Hospice Plans to build a new…
Duck shooting season: Do they know it’s coming?
He expects the numbers will increase further during the season, which differs from area to area but in…
Hawke’s Bay’s Thunder Park re-enactment to draw hot rodders from way back
Doug Laing Multimedia Journalist·Hawkes Bay Today· 1 May, 2026 02:39 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess…