NNew Zealand Read More North Island weather: Fences and crops destroyed as wind and rain hammer farmsFebruary 17, 2026 “There’s been a small amount of stock loss that we’ve heard of, but as a whole, because the…
EEnvironment Read More El Niño 2026 could arrive early, raising Thailand’s heatwave risk from March to MayFebruary 17, 2026 February outlook and key impacts He noted that overall rainfall in February 2026 remains close to the…
FFitness Read More 3 new studies show weight loss isn’t all about diet and exerciseFebruary 16, 2026 “All you have to do is eat less and move more.” Not only is this categorically wrong but…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehiclesFebruary 16, 2026 “A local farmer got stuck in with his tractor, carved a track through slips and released the cars,”…
NNew Zealand Read More Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damageFebruary 16, 2026 Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…
GGadgets Read More Smartwatch blood pressure feature should not replace screenings, U. Health study saysFebruary 16, 2026 SALT LAKE CITY — Researchers are warning against using only a smartwatch to screen for high blood pressure…
PPersonal finance Read More New report: ‘5 smart ways to grow your retirement savings in 2026’February 16, 2026 Most people spend decades saving for retirement — but far fewer know how to make it last. If…
NNew Zealand Read More Seven-metre swells possible as severe weather hits WellingtonFebruary 15, 2026 An orange heavy rain warning from 3pm Sunday until 7pm for the eastern hills of Wellington, also Wairarapa,…
WWildlife Read More Airline Welcomes VIP Endangered Turtle Who Needed Hospital After it was Blown Off Course By Powerful Winter StormFebruary 14, 2026 Crush the sea turtle gets ticket on Loganair to reach sanctuary – SWNS On 9 January, large parts…
NNew Zealand Read More North Island weather: New deluge underway in already sodden regionsFebruary 14, 2026 “We have a few orange warnings in place for East Bay of Plenty and Ōpōtiki, Gisborne, Tairāwhiti north…
NNew Zealand Read More Weather: Man found dead inside car submerged in floodwaters on State Highway 39, ŌtorohangaFebruary 14, 2026 “One fire truck attended, supported by volunteers from the Hamilton brigade and a crew of eight from the…
NNew Zealand Read More North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrowFebruary 14, 2026 ⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…