Community gathers for Mount Maunganui evening vigil one week after landslide tragedy
“Sad for Mauao and sad for those people who have lost their lives. It’s just so, so very…
Stress-testing the cascading economic impacts of urban flooding across 306 Chinese cities
Coumou, D. & Rahmstorf, S. A decade of weather extremes. Nat. Clim. Change 2, 491–496 (2012). Article Google…
Weather: Cooler but drier weekend forecast for upper North Island following tropical storm
The drier weather is forecast to be in the Bay of Plenty, which will not get as many…
In Russia’s Coal-Mining Heartland, Healthcare Workers Struggle as Regional Budget Shortfall Delays Salaries
Health workers in Russia’s coal-rich Keremovo region are reporting delayed and reduced salaries as the region grapples with…
Northland woman pushes Government to act on roaming dog crisis petition
“Without a doubt, every person has had a gutsful … no one is feeling safe out in their…
Weather: Temperatures set to soar as heat alerts issued, drowning and fire concerns rise
Heat alerts are in place for Kerikeri, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga, Whakatāne, Rotorua and Taupō. Water offers quick relief…
NZTA seeks feedback on proposed speed limit cuts on state highways
“By reducing the speed of oncoming traffic through high-risk intersections we can give everyone more time to react,…
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,…
Eastern region surf lifeguards rescue 25 people on New Year’s Day
“When you swim between the flags, you’re choosing the area with the lowest risk, and you’re under the…
Christmas road toll: New Zealand’s most dangerous places to drive this week
Last year, 15 people were killed on the roads during Christmas and 22 were killed during the same…
Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Bay of Plenty and Rotorua
Bay of Plenty Times 25 Dec, 2025 08:07 PM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium…
Observed evaporative cooling of urban trees and lawns during heatwaves
Perkins, S. E., Alexander, L. & Nairn, J. Increasing frequency, intensity and duration of observed global heatwaves and…