Transpower issues grid emergency as solar storm hits South Island
Transpower said it will issue further operational notices when the storm passes and either remove the grid emergency…
Panepane Wharf project complete as Matakana Island celebrates new connection
The new wharf could be accessed via a pontoon and gangway or by stairs. Timber from the old…
Weather: Severe thunderstorm watch continues across upper North Island
“For inland parts of Northland, Auckland, the far south of Coromandel Peninsula, the far west of the Bay…
12 hours in Gisborne: top places to eat, drink and explore
Wake up early and head out to Waikanae Beach. Stroll along the sand and be one of the…
Auckland rates dispute: Council to revalue all properties in Ōnetangi hotspot, community divided
“A lot of them own other properties – and they are asking for a discount?” Last month, the…
Island Bay fire: Large blaze rips through Wellington property, residents affected by smoke
“Conditions are very windy, and firefighters are working on the Esplanade as well as on High St,” the…
Food For Love charity raises $50,000 thanks to South Island butter bidding war
“So I was like, let’s find [another brand of] butter and see if we can beat that $10,000…
Two eruptions observed at Whakaari/White Island, alert level 3 remains as scientists monitor activity
“The second of those eruptions deposited ash close to the island over the short period of the eruption,”…
First kiwi chick born on Waiheke Island in major conservation milestone
“We’re absolutely stoked. This is a huge milestone for the kiwi released earlier this year, and we’ll be…
Hurricane Melissa causes extensive damage in St Elizabeth, Jamaica; Cuba next in its path
Government minister Desmond McKenzie said several hospitals had been damaged, including in the hard-hit southwestern district of Saint…
Foodstuffs launches three‑month facial recognition trial across Christchurch
If the system detects a match, it sends an alert, and two trained team members manually review it…
Lightning strike cuts power in central areas as snow traps vehicles across South Island
Transpower has declared a grid emergency this morning after a lightning strike. “The tripping of the Whirinaki, Wairakei…