Brisbane’s Bribie Island: Lizards with attitude, more kangaroos than cabanas, freshwater lagoon adventures
First we were in the island’s main village, watching the ibises and their jaunty walks around the local…
The best TV shows to binge while wild weather hits New Zealand this weekend
The Pitt If you haven’t already been watching this tense, tight, medical drama, this is the perfect time…
Stewart Island plans to be solar-powered by Christmas in face of rising diesel costs
“This is certainly an exceptional circumstance … so we’re currently exploring Section 330 of the RMA, which would…
Car drives into floodwaters after heavy rain opens hole in road
Rotorua was under an orange heavy rain warning yesterday with MetService warning that streams and rivers could rise…
Synlait Milk sells North Island operations to focus on back-to-basics approach
The sold assets included the Pōkeno manufacturing facility and associated inventory, as well as leasehold Auckland sites, including…
Cyclone Vaianu to reach NZ waters tonight, all North Island under alert as plans begin for storm
Strong winds are also expected to build to severe gale force in exposed parts of the North Island.…
Cyclone Vaianu to directly hit North Island this weekend, Category 3 storm intensifying in Pacific
Vaianu is about 600km northwest of Nadi in Fiji, with Metservice having warned it’s set to make direct…
Synlait Milk sells North Island operations to focus on back-to-basics approach
The sold assets included the Pōkeno manufacturing facility and associated inventory, as well as leasehold Auckland sites, including…
Ex-NZ international athlete who admitted sex offence with minor removed from school staff list
“Ensuring children are safe is an absolute priority for school boards and all educators – there is no…
Subtropical low and cyclone threat: Heavy rain warnings for North Island
MetService meteorologist Alec Holden told the Herald the subtropical low is attached to an older low. “By their…
Jono Ridler completes record 1367km swim the length of North Island, greeted by big crowd in Wellington
A view of Whairepo Lagoon. Photo / Joe Lawry “It was just insane, people lining the footbridge, lining…
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…