‘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…
North Island weather: Fences and crops destroyed as wind and rain hammer farms
“There’s been a small amount of stock loss that we’ve heard of, but as a whole, because the…
El Niño 2026 could arrive early, raising Thailand’s heatwave risk from March to May
February outlook and key impacts He noted that overall rainfall in February 2026 remains close to the…
3 new studies show weight loss isn’t all about diet and exercise
“All you have to do is eat less and move more.” Not only is this categorically wrong but…
Weather: Local farmers clear mudslide which trapped 20 vehicles
“A local farmer got stuck in with his tractor, carved a track through slips and released the cars,”…
Waikato weather: Ōtorohanga and Waipā districts join forces to combat flood damage
Dow said the weather’s long-term impact was going to be “quite substantial”. “The roading’s not going to be…