Next MTG satellite passes final environmental tests
Applications 27/03/2026 4 views 0 likes The third satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation (MTG) constellation, MTG-Imager2 (MTG-I2)…
Lightning on Mars: NASA’s MAVEN Orbiter Reveals a Strange Phenomenon on the Red Planet
Researchers have identified powerful Martian electrical discharges, similar to lightning, and strong enough to be observed from orbit,…
Bolt Hunter Wants to Be the Storm Photographer’s Best Friend
Motion Horizons LLC has announced Bolt Hunter, a purpose-built lightning camera trigger that it describes as “the most…
Health and Disability Commissioner finds two midwives breached antenatal care of woman suffering a second stillbirth
The names of all parties have been redacted. According to the report, the woman lost her baby at…
Firefighters get callouts as severe weather hits Canterbury
RNZ 23 Jan, 2026 03:24 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
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.…
Lightning strike sends tree crashing onto Hillcrest house in Auckland
The homeowner, who preferred to remain anonymous, told the Herald she watched the storm coming. “There was hail…
Featured Photographer in the ‘Pursuit of Power’ SWE Calendar (July 2026) » Severe Weather Europe
The Pursuit of Power — Severe Weather Calendar 2026 showcases Europe’s leading storm chasers through their most powerful…
Grey Lynn villa roof on fire after lightning strike in Auckland
“We’ve responded with five appliances and about 25 fighters,” he said. Fire and Emergency have extinguished a fire…
Fate of FanDuel Sports Network hangs on sale to DAZN, per report
The fate of 30 NBA, NHL and MLB teams’ local television broadcasts could hang in the balance if…
MetService weather outlook: 30C heat for east after lightning and rain
Most regions were expected to have sunny conditions this weekend, especially in the North Island as high pressure…
Featured Photographer in the ‘Pursuit of Power’ SWE Calendar (January 2026)
The Pursuit of Power — Severe Weather Calendar 2026 showcases Europe’s leading storm chasers through their most powerful…