Massive solar storm fires up aurora in New Zealand skies
Disturbance is measured on the K-index. According to the SWPC, it reached Kp8, out of a possible Kp9.…
MetService weekend forecast: Warm western centres, rain and thunder risk in north
Christchurch, Timaru, Dunedin and Invercargill are likely to receive some rain in the morning, but this should clear…
Australian bushfire smoke nears South Island, may redden evening skies
“However, given the [amount] of clouds …. and the fires won’t be as significant as five years ago,…
Supermoon, Wolf Moon or full moon? Kiwis share their photos
On average, the moon is about 380,000km away from the Earth, but in the last few days it…
Cemetery Circuit: Boxing Day motorbike street racing under cloudy skies in Whanganui
“Now the kids are a bit older, we’re finally doing it,” she said. Scott McPhee said he and…
Geminids meteor shower: Best time to see it in New Zealand skies
RNZ 14 Dec, 2025 01:35 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Asperitas clouds: ‘Wavy’ clouds caused by thunderstorms seen across New Zealand skies
While the exact cause of the waves is “difficult” to say, White suspects it could be due to…
German Air Force joins NZ Defence in major exercise
Once airborne and cruising, the reason for the offering became obvious. “I was shocked,” said Craig. “Looking out…
Rain, wind and thunderstorms for North Island before Sunday sunshine
Thunderstorms could occur in Auckland, Northland, inland Waikato, Bay of Plenty, and the central North Island, in addition…
Geomagnetic storm triggers aurora display and grid alert across South Island
Transpower issued a grid emergency notice ahead of the storm, explaining the special impact of space weather on…
German Air Force spotted in Hawke’s Bay skies as part of NZ training exercise
Rafaella Melo Reporter·Hawkes Bay Today· 10 Nov, 2025 02:52 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…
German Air Force spotted in Hawke’s Bay skies as part of NZ training exercise
Rafaella Melo Reporter·Hawkes Bay Today· 10 Nov, 2025 02:52 AM2 mins to read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald…