Heavy rain forecast for Hawke’s Bay and Tararua
Rainfall of 10-13mm was recorded in the Napier-Hastings area, where conditions were clearing at about midday, when rain…
Japan debt interest payments forecast to triple by fiscal 2035 on rate rise
Bonds Higher borrowing costs to add to burden over time, Finance Ministry warns The Finance Ministry warned that…
Hamilton rates: Households face smaller hike after council trims spending
“We’re increasing revenue from non-rate sources and tightening cost controls, so we spend less than planned,” Macindoe said.…
Strongest El Niño in a century? What this rare phenomenon could bring
For example, the Western United States, parts of Africa, Europe and India could face a hotter-than-average summer, some…
Easter weather forecast: Heavy rain warnings for South Island holidaymakers
“The watch is for if there’s spillover, and so that – even though it’s falling mainly in the…
MetService forecast: Cooler nights for South Island, warm days in the north
It’s going to be a cold Tuesday night! Minimum temperatures are dropping into the single digits for many…
Orange heavy rain warning for Northland: Up to 250mm of rain, flooding risk, strong winds forecast
Magwala said the orange warning would be upgraded to red if there was “high impact”. Streams and rivers…
Northland weather: Rain, strong wind forecast from Wednesday for 50 hours
Although impact could be widespread, Burrows explained northeasterly winds were pushing straight onto the region’s east coast. “Unusual”…
Tropical Cyclone Narelle forecast to become severe as it nears Top End
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Tropical low to bring wet, windy change after settled weekend forecast
Marshall said some models suggest the West Coast will be in the firing line for the system, and…
Tropical Cyclone Narelle live updates: Far North Queensland takes cover as severe system tears into coast
6h agoThu 19 Mar 2026 at 9:07pmStay up to date with the latest emergency warnings You can head…
US Fed raises inflation outlook over ‘uncertain’ Iran war impact
“But it is too soon to know the scope and duration of the potential effects on the economy,”…