NNew Zealand Read More Hawke’s Bay rain alert extends through the weekendFebruary 13, 2026 Several other warnings were in place for areas further north, including the Gisborne/Tairāwhiti area. The Hawke’s Bay Regional…
NNew Zealand Read More Bay of Plenty prepares for heavy rain as MetService issues warning and watchFebruary 12, 2026 “Expect 80 to 100mm of rain to accumulate, with the chance of 130 to 150mm in one or…
NNew Zealand Read More Heavy rain watch for Northland as warm temperatures and humidity a perfect stormFebruary 12, 2026 Localised downpours of 25 to 40mm per hour are possible during peak periods from tomorrow afternoon. Civil Defence…
NNew Zealand Read More MetService forecast: Heavy rain warning, watches for much of North Island, including flood-hit partsFebruary 11, 2026 In Gisborne/Tairawhiti from Tolaga Bay southwards a heavy rain watch is in place for 15 hours from 9pm…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Heat alerts likely as temperatures soar, heavy rain threatens for the weekendFebruary 9, 2026 She said beachgoers should enjoy the ideal swimming conditions, but it was a good idea to plan ahead.…
WWildlife Read More Heavy snow falls in the US Carolinas, as iguanas fall from trees in Florida during icy weatherFebruary 3, 2026 While Florida did not see snow like the Carolinas, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky and the southern part of Virginia,…
BBusiness Read More Ruakākā solar to hydrogen farm powers ahead to fuel heavy transportJanuary 31, 2026 Hiringa co-founder and chair Catherine Clennett said using a hydrogen-fuelled truck to transport the solar panels from Auckland…
NNew Zealand Read More Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disastersJanuary 26, 2026 In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…
NNew Zealand Read More Northland weather: Heavy rain eases after red warning and evacuationsJanuary 21, 2026 The Whangārei District remains under a state of emergency that was declared on Wednesday for an initial period…
NNew Zealand Read More Northland weather: Region under red heavy rain warning as Civil Defence urges cautionJanuary 21, 2026 Concern remains for residents in hard-hit areas such as Ōakura, who have spent the past few days cleaning…
NNew Zealand Read More Wairoa River bar opening attempt as heavy rain warning in place for Hawke’s BayJanuary 20, 2026 Hawke’s Bay Regional Council councillor Di Roadley, who represents Wairoa, said an attempt was being made to establish…
NNew Zealand Read More Red weather warnings: Heavy rain and gales hit Bay of Plenty, RotoruaJanuary 20, 2026 “A strong and extremely humid northeasterly flow precedes a tropical low that is forecast to approach New Zealand…