Whanganui shearer Simon Goss breaks world shearing record with 732 ewes in nine hours
In his record, Smith had successive run tallies of 164, 142, 142, 141 and 142. Timed right, shearers…
MetService forecast: Thunderstorms linger but North Island weather improving
The North Island has experienced widespread thunderstorms since the start of the New Year. Multiple severe thunderstorm warnings…
Severe weather: Thunderstorms forecast to bring torrential rain and hail
Areas of Rotorua, Waikato, Taupo and Hawke’s Bay are under severe thunderstorm watches. Hail in Auckland’s North Shore.…
Thunderstorm watches and heavy rain warnings: Which North Island regions are affected today
🟨 ⛈️Severe thunderstorm Watches are in force for Northland, Auckland, Coromandel Peninsula, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Waikato, Waitomo,…
Bike left at Temple Campsite near Lake Ōhau attracts police interest
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Police praise behaviour of New Year’s revellers; evacuations at Twisted Frequency festival
Fireworks in Auckland to see in the New Year. Photo / Jason Dorday Large crowds were also present…
Kiwi actor’s Waiheke ferry suitcase saga goes viral as bag found in Brisbane
Browne’s post quickly gained traction online with commenters following the saga from as far afield as the United…
New Year’s Eve weather: Auckland placed under severe thunderstorm watch
MetService said any thunderstorms are expected to be accompanied by very heavy rain and could cause flash flooding…
Superyacht owned by New Zealand’s richest man Graeme Hart anchors at St Barts island for New Year’s Eve celebrations
Ulysses sailed from Puerto Rico’s capital San Juan yesterday, according to the Marine Traffic vessel tracker, to join…
Noel Gallagher donates Stone Island and adidas gear to London charity shop
“I give them to charity shops because someone else should wear them. I don’t want to put them…
Rhythm and Vines mud chaos as North Island rain eases, South hit next
He said the rain would be especially prominent in the eastern parts of the South Island. Miller said…
Severe weather: Trees down, power cuts and muddy start to festivals as gales lash north
Gale-force winds reaching 120km/h and torrential rain have started to turn campsites and festival grounds into bogs as…