Tauranga extends severe weather recovery transition after deadly slips
“Geotechnical risk assessments, trigger action response plans, and a quantitative risk assessment to life are still underway across…
Weather: Cold snap hits New Zealand with strong southerlies and below-average temperatures
Wellington is forecast to reach a high of just 12C today, down from 20C yesterday, with exposed areas…
Northland tourism slump: Wild weather hits businesses this summer
“Those weather events have a big impact; we lost a week of business in January and January is…
Trees Fire Off Ultraviolet Sparkles During Thunderstorms, Scientists Confirm
In the summer of 2024, a team of researchers went storm-chasing in a Toyota Sienna minivan in search…
BullFit: Utah’s bold answer to a noisy supplement industry
The supplement industry is crowded. A quick scroll through social media or a trip down the nutrition aisle…
‘Groundbreaking’ model can calculate true impact of climate change and it’s bad news for Europe
Published on 24/02/2026 – 7:00 GMT+1 A “groundbreaking” study has lifted the lid on just how much human-made…
New report: ‘5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026’
Most people spend decades saving for retirement — but far fewer know how to make it last. If…
Utah bill exempting traditional Indigenous healers from licensing rules garners House support
SALT LAKE CITY — Healing doesn’t always come from the conventional health care system, says Rep. Jake Fitisemanu.…
Waipā and Ōtorohanga districts extend states of emergency after recent wild weather
This allows response agencies to continue accessing resources and acting quickly to support affected communities. Waipā Mayor Mike…
Auckland Rainbow Parade 2026: Police to help with security, fine weather set to attract crowds
Crowds gather to celebrate Auckland’s Rainbow Parade last year. Photo / Sylvie Whinray “It’s a public expression of…
What northern NZ’s wet and sticky summer reveals about our warming atmosphere
Humidity is not just a source of discomfort, but an early warning signal of a moisture-laden atmosphere and…
Weather: Low-pressure system swings past New Zealand, targets Chatham Islands
MetService forecaster Kate Lyons told the Herald the current low bringing wet weather across New Zealand would slowly…