Tips for staying heart-safe during cold weather
While grocery store shelves may be empty, firewood piles filled and cell phones charged, there may be a…
Kiwi nurse in war-torn Sudan: Life and death inside a Khartoum hospital
El Amrani has twice been escorted to a safe room at the hospital due to targeted drone attacks.…
How hot is too hot? Here’s what to consider when exercising in the heat
If you like to exercise outdoors, summer gives you more chance to catch the daylight. It’s often easier…
Can dietary supplements support nutrition security as climate change disrupts food systems?
As climate stressors disrupt food systems and nutrient quality worldwide, researchers examine whether dietary supplements could support resilience…
Ball girl collapses in Australian Open heat as players rush to help
“It was just my instinct to help her and I think everyone would do the same. I’m happy…
Extreme heat shuts Hawke’s Bay brewery
By mid-afternoon, Downes said the thermometer inside the pizza kitchen station was reading 45C. “We decided that conditions…
Weather: Forest fires force evacuations, high temperatures to remain for North Island
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews received a call about the blaze on Waitara Rd around 5.40pm. “We…
Weather: High temperatures to remain for North Island with some showers
But in the the South Island temperatures will drop further among today’s hot spots with Kaikoura forecast for…
Weather: Record heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk rising
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records, with northwesterly…
Heat wave health risks: How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat stress occurs when we produce more body heat than normal. Jim Cotter, a professor at the University…
Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…
Weather: Fire risk with temperatures set to soar amid strong wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…