Wet January dampens retail spending – Stats NZ data
The January fall in spending was widespread. Grocery food spending was down 0.9%, as was spending on fuel…
The Best Looks From The Grammys 2026 Red Carpet: Chappell Roan, Justin Bieber, Bad Bunny, Wet Leg, Lady Gaga and more
At the 68th Grammy Awards, artists embrace high contrast, texture and a platform to speak out. The Grammy…
NZ’s sodden January explained: What’s driven this month’s big wet? – James Renwick
What the data shows – and why it’s been so wet Climate observations back up what many New…
Canterbury hail and wet summer leave arable farmers struggling to harvest
“Since Christmas, we’ve gone from a typical hot, dry Canterbury summer to really wet weather with plenty of…
Niwa data shows wet January has ‘robbed Kiwis of summer’
A spokesperson for MetService told the Herald Kiwis can expect an end to the wintry conditions, with February…
Weather: Northland faces wet week following flooding and torrential rain
Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay and the Bay of Plenty are also looking damp, he said. Monday and Tuesday will…
Weather: Last week of the year set to be wet, severe warnings in holiday hotspots
“So the rain will be long-lived, reasonably persistent and, in amongst that, there could be some heavy falls,”…
Christmas Day forecast: Wet weather likely in south and west, MetService says
“With the current information set up, wet weather is more likely in the south and west, maybe some…
Wet & Forget to close six stores amid new retail strategy
However, the company says its products will be stocked in more than 200 partner locations from late 2025,…
NT prepares for Tropical Cyclone Fina as it tracks towards coast
The Northern Territory is bracing for a rare November cyclone to make landfall on Saturday, with preparations under…
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Weather: Heavy rain watch and gales up to 130km/h for central North Island
MetService said the heaviest rain through Tuesday will drench the western side of the Southern Alps, which will…