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…
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,…
Avocado industry succession: Half of farm owners set to retire by 2035
For existing growers, Siebert said this change was already being felt. “Some are planning succession, others are considering…
Australian heatwave set to cook Hawke’s Bay
The hottest temperature in New Zealand in January last year was 32.4C in Bay of Plenty town Kawerau,…
MetService forecast: Heat returns as NZ set for one of summer’s warmest, driest weeks
“This is especially true towards the end of the week, where parts of Hawke’s Bay and Marlborough may…
New Year’s Day weather: Heavy morning rain for centre of New Zealand; Auckland, Southland set for nice days
“Northerlies will become strong in the morning, gusting 90km/h and then easing in the evening.” The Auckland and…
Weather: Last week of the year set to be wet, severe warnings in holiday hotspots
“So the rain will be long-lived, reasonably persistent and, in amongst that, there could be some heavy falls,”…
Baypark Speedway set for double‑header holiday showcase featuring international stars
“Kiwi fans know their motorsport, and they expect the best,” a Baypark Speedway spokesperson said. “Bringing in someone…
Earthquake-prone Tauranga fire station set for new six-bay rebuild in mid-2026
Career and volunteer firefighters would operate from the new facility. “Cost efficiency features have also been integrated into…
Black Caps v West Indies: New Zealand set visitors 462 for victory as Tom Latham, Devon Conway plunder records
For the second time in as many innings, New Zealand’s scorecard was built on Latham (101) and Conway…
Taylor Swift’s mother set her up with Travis Kelce, documentary reveals
“But sometimes, there’s something that happens that’s amazing, that’s not something you can plan for and not something…
Bay of Plenty holiday roading works set to ease summer travel pressures
“Queues might be a little longer when the passing lanes are closed, but there will be minimal impact…