Dunedin snow: State Highway 87 closed as vehicles become stuck
On State Highway 88 at Sawyers Bay, caution is being urged because of surface flooding. The closures come…
North Island ‘best spot to be’ this weekend as south faces severe weather, warnings issued over 120km/h winds
Keats said some of “the tricky stuff” will be hitting the bottom part of the North Island and…
Northland severe thunderstorm warning lifted, East Coast still under heavy rain warning
Conditions could still be dangerous after the storm had passed, according to National Emergency Management Agency advice shared…
The risks and what is being done to prepare for a strong El Niño this summer
“When you’ve got wind, that really pushes any fires along but also further enhances, I guess, that dryness…
Far North severe thunderstorm warning: Flash flooding possible
At 04:15 pm, MetService weather radar detected severe thunderstorms near MANGAMUKA, BROADWOOD and THE MAUNGATANIWHA RANGE. These severe…
Wairarapa Police issue farm machinery safety appeal after four deaths in six months
”We are strongly urging all farm owners, managers, and operators to review their safety vehicle protocols, particularly when…
Napier hits -3.5C as severe frost blankets Hawke’s Bay
White said it was short of the city’s all-time August record of -6.5C recorded in 1975. He said…
'Grunty weekend ahead': Cold snap brings snow, wind, rain and thunderstorms – NZ Herald
‘Grunty weekend ahead’: Cold snap brings snow, wind, rain and thunderstorms NZ Herald‘Freezing blast from Southern Ocean’ to bring…
'Severe' 5.9 magnitude earthquake rocks central North Island – NZ Herald
‘Severe’ 5.9 magnitude earthquake rocks central North Island NZ HeraldStrong 5.7 earthquake strikes near Taumarunui StuffTsunami threat issued after quake…
Tributes flow for Sydney mother killed in backyard barbecue fire tragedy
“[He] used his jacket to try and put out the fire on his mum.” Charlotte Rose-Ann Hill died…
Study reveals why key antiviral defenses failed in some severe COVID-19 patients
Pre-existing autoimmunity underlying susceptibility to viral infections. Credit: Cell (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.cell.2026.04.013 Researchers find that key antiviral proteins…
State Highway 1 south of Kaikōura reopening after severe weather
Traffic management is likely to stay in place for several weeks while the full width of the highway…