Subtropical low and cyclone threat: Heavy rain warnings for North Island
MetService meteorologist Alec Holden told the Herald the subtropical low is attached to an older low. “By their…
Kaitaia timber mills: Potential buyer emerges to save 200 jobs
“I’m encouraged by the feedback I’ve received from those who are engaged in the negotiations. “It doesn’t guarantee…
Thailand’s 52°C heat index warning signals a public health threat
What does 52°C feel like Many people may find it hard to imagine what 52°C would actually feel…
Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New Zealand
Tonga’s National Disaster Risk Management Office and Tonga Meteorological Services issued a tsunami warning for Tonga’s coastal areas.…
Large earthquake strikes Tonga, no tsunami threat for New Zealand
Tsunami sirens are blaring and evacuations under way after a 7.6 magnitude earthquake struck near Tonga. The quake…
Labour leader Chris Hipkins not offering policy ideas to help Kiwis amid fuel price rises
As the Herald has previously reported, two potential levers that could be pulled would be making adjustments to…
Spiking oil prices may reveal how China has been more successful in electrifying its economy than most
China’s strategy is being put to the test as oil prices climb and US President Donald Trump sends…
Corrections ordered to pay officer Duane Farrell $94k after failures following prison hit threat
Farrell told his superior officers he believed he had suffered a significant injury and asked several times for…
High Court liquidation threat looms as ex-staff chase unpaid six-figure awards
“The economy drop of 35% has destroyed my companies,” he said. “I’m just a victim of a drop…
Trump defends US Israel strikes on Iran as critics question ‘imminent threat’
“His call for the Iranian people to prepare to take control underscores that the ambitions here are more…
Remand prisoner convinces ex-partner to withdraw family violence charges with threat of a ‘bullet’
The victim wrote to police, withdrawing her statement and choosing not to give evidence at the scheduled trial…
Housing market softens in January as threat of rising rates looms
Looking through monthly volatility, the only areas of notably rising prices were Southland (+3.2% over the past three…