The World’s Biggest Energy Bet Is No Longer on Fossil FuelsThe World’s Biggest Energy Bet Is No Longer on Fossil Fuels
For years, critics of the energy transition have made essentially the same argument. Renewable energy was supposedly too…
Electricity price spikes and batteries drain as wind drought tests green flag-bearer
Spot electricity prices that soared to their maximum allowable level. Emptied batteries unable to supply a grid desperate…
Air New Zealand flight aborts Wellington landing due to wind shear amid gale winds
The jet could be seen swaying as it made its approach to Wellington Airport. Photo / Screengrab via…
Rain and wind from tropics bear down on top of North Island, 13 warnings and watches in force
The MetService rain radar at 7.10am. Photo / MetService Downpours disrupted commuters this morning as a crash on…
Weather: Rain and wind to hit South Island this weekend, warnings and watches issued
A strong wind watch for Southland, inland Otago and western Clutha comes into effect from 9pm tomorrow and…
Creditors of SPQR restaurant lose $2.3 million as liquidators wind up company
Rupe has since been declared bankrupt and banned from running a company for eight-and-a-half years for alleged mismanagement…
Patchy fog to hit Auckland tonight, MetService issues rain and wind watches for South Island
Meanwhile, heavy rain watches are in place for the Westland ranges and Fiordland north of Doubtful Sound, and…
Auckland Airport fog returns as parts of South Island brace for heavy rain and wind
Foggy morning conditions are set to continue for parts of the country as a wet and wild weather…
Analysis: China’s CO2 climbs 2% in early 2026 due to ‘wasted’ wind and solar
China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions grew by 2% in the first quarter of 2026, after a rise in…
Recycling: Whanganui District Council importing crate nets to counter windy days
Harrison told the council’s operations and performance committee nets would be delivered to properties in September, in time…
Astronomers Detect Clearest Signs Yet of Magnetic Fields on Extrasolar Planets
By tracking fierce winds racing through the atmospheres of seven ultra-hot Jupiters, astronomers have uncovered the strongest evidence…
Wind woes: Te Aroha horse racing meeting gets blown away
The pair entered a duel down the home straight, opening up several lengths on their rivals. Tardis continued…