Northland’s Cape Brett track change sparks drowning concerns
“Walkers are being funnelled into conditions that can involve deep water, strong currents and limited escape routes. “This…
Heat wave health risks: How to spot heat exhaustion and heat stroke
Heat stress occurs when we produce more body heat than normal. Jim Cotter, a professor at the University…
Demi Moore shares red-carpet fashion philosophy and why she embraces risks
The Indecent Proposal star has been collecting vintage clothes since her teenage years and admits that she has…
Weather: Fire risk with temperatures set to soar amid strong wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…
Weather: Fire risk as temperatures soaring amid heavy wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…
Hawke’s Bay heat: Hastings’ temperature forecast for Sunday soars to 38C
As the predicted situation started to materialise today, MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane said the forecast peak temperature had…
Weather: Scorching temperatures sweep New Zealand, heat alerts likely for Hawke’s Bay
MetService predicts temperatures will reach the mid-30s on Sunday. “Hastings is currently forecast for 37C,” White said. “I…
Stitched up? Why the risks of offshore weight loss surgery are troubling NZ doctors
NZ doctors are finding themselves caring for patients who require medical help following gastric bypass and gastric sleeve…
Residents warn Ayrburn Screen Hub a ‘Trojan horse’, fear hotel-scale development in rural Lake Hayes
The Ayrburn Screen Hub proposal includes two sound stages, production facilities and supporting infrastructure on a privately owned…
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…
‘Emergency support systems’: Sport NZ warns of global risks to 2026 sporting events
Armed soldiers patrol the streets during the 2012 London Olympics. Photo / Brett Phibbs A section on security…
Global Positioning System jamming is on the rise, highlighting risks to economies
But the disruptions stoked fear about the security vulnerabilities of GPS, a satellite network relied on daily by…