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…
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…
North Island flooding: A death, a state of emergency and a heavier deluge tomorrow
⚠️ A deepening low is bringing heavy rain, strong winds & large waves, creating hazardous conditions across parts…
World's longest wild snake found | The snake weighed 96.5 kg | Inshorts – Inshorts
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NZ scientists in Antarctica trying to film elusive colossal squid set honey trap
“So essentially we’re flirting and will see who comes along,” Linley said. “We used it on a couple…
Snow leopard mauls tourist in China after she moves in for selfie
Bystanders are later seen assisting the now-bleeding woman to safety while she grasps her face which is partially…
Mt Manaia among Northland’s green spaces damaged in wild weather
Witten-Hannah said the damage was worse than what had occurred during Cyclone Gabrielle in 2023. The closure of…
Matinee Idle: Simon Morris on his Radio NZ show’s last waltz
For many, Matinee Idle was the esoteric sound of summer holiday afternoons for more than 20 years. Then…
Waioeka Gorge SH2 closed all weekend after slips and wild weather, rescue under way
An update on the closure will be given by NZTA on Monday. SH2 WAIOWEKA GORGE, BAY OF PLENTY…
India hunts rampaging elephant that killed 20 people and injured 15
Officials said search teams, aided by drones, are combing dense forest tracts, including a national reserve in neighbouring…
Weather: Record heat, severe winds take hold across NZ with roads blocked and fire risk rising
MetService meteorologist Mmathapelo Makgabutlane told the Herald temperatures remain on track to shatter current heat records, with northwesterly…
Solutions limited for roaming wild deer in Whanganui suburb, councils and DoC say
“I don’t think that is an expense that I should have to resort to,” she said. “It just…