Wool sector overhaul: PGG Wrightson winds up Napier auction operations
“The amount of shearable sheep in the world and in New Zealand is at a record low, which…
Why local networks and good neighbours are critical in natural disasters
In the small hours of Valentine’s Day, 2023, Cyclone Gabrielle unleashed hell across the upper North Island. After…
Auckland Harbour Bridge closes due to high winds – big delays for motorists
Ben Leahy Reporter·NZ Herald· 24 Jan, 2026 02:26 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require…
Creditors lose $2.3 million as liquidation of Little Island Creamery winds up
The sale of the business and related fixed assets returned $515,000. A further $138,596 was recovered through the…
Chile wildfires rage for third day, entire towns wiped out
Soldiers patrolled the streets as residents returned to what remained of their homes, digging through the rubble and…
More than 50 flights cancelled as high winds batter Wellington
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Weather: Forest fires force evacuations, high temperatures to remain for North Island
Fire and Emergency NZ said crews received a call about the blaze on Waitara Rd around 5.40pm. “We…
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…
Weather: Fire risk with temperatures set to soar amid strong wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…
Weather: Fire risk as temperatures soaring amid heavy wind, scorching heat
Heat alerts have been issued for the aforementioned regions, as well as Paihia and Russell, Whangārei, Whitianga, Tauranga,…
Hawke’s Bay New Year weather outlook: Rain helps farmers, showers, warmth and gusty winds on the way
“In some areas, the dams are just so low that this may not put much in them to…
Severe weather: Trees down, power cuts and muddy start to festivals as gales lash north
Gale-force winds reaching 120km/h and torrential rain have started to turn campsites and festival grounds into bogs as…