Kiwi dehydration death prompts new tank on Matakohe-Limestone Island
At that time, Morgan reported finding a large adult kiwi unconscious on the island. The bird was rushed…
El Niño drought: Wairarapa farmers warned of dry conditions and feed shortages
The regional council report said this could collapse Wairarapa agriculture, causing economic and social stress, raising wildfire risk,…
Poripori water hole tragedy is second death at site in as many summers
On Saturday, police and other emergency services were called to a location off Poripori Rd about 2.55pm, after…
More heatwaves likely as climate change drives hotter summers across Aotearoa
Heat alerts have been issued for Whakatāne, Napier, Hastings, Motueka, Blenheim, and Kaikōura. Scorching temperatures reaching the high…
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…
Your chance to win camera prizes in Herald’s Summer Holiday Photo Competition
Nikki McNaughten won the contest last year with a fabulous shot of her son, 3-year-old Marlin, surfing with…
Japan consumers spent more on movies, dining during summer’s heat
Economy Even as belts stay tight on basics, data shows everyone loves a little treat Japan’s economy keeps…
Christchurch man charged after $95k Llew Summers’ sculpture destroyed
Depicting a large bird in flight, it was the final major bronze work he made before he died…