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Auckland El Niño warning: Risk of wildfires, drought and soaring temperatures
“Summer preparation isn’t just about getting the barbecue ready. Think about how you’ll cope if it gets windy…
Storm brings fresh flooding, strong winds as it heads north
It follows a dramatic Sunday evening rescue after a woman and her dog became stuck in chest-high floodwaters…
Wellington heavy rain: Overnight storm to bring fresh flood threat, strong winds
“And yes, there’s that possibility of flooding with the amount of rain that we are expecting.” Aucklanders are…
Three last-quarter tries as Magpies claim record sixth win in a row
Captain Frank Lochore led the attempt at the rolling maul from the lineout, which had been so effective…
Taupō fire: Roads reopened after high winds drove vegetation fire near businesses
Northern Fire Communications shift manager Lauren Sika said crews left the scene about 6.40pm. Fire and Emergency would…
Multiple vegetation fires break out across Central Hawke’s Bay amid strong winds
Five pumping appliances and three tankers were at the second Swamp Rd fire. “Firefighting conditions are extremely difficult…
Low-deposit home loans: What first-home buyers need to know before diving in – Nadine Higgins
The Reserve Bank doesn’t publish a breakdown of its low-LVR lending (I did ask for it), so that…
North Island ‘best spot to be’ this weekend as south faces severe weather, warnings issued over 120km/h winds
Keats said some of “the tricky stuff” will be hitting the bottom part of the North Island and…
Coldest day of the year forecast as snow reaches towns in the south
“All affected passengers are being moved to alternative sailings and are being contacted directly,” the ferry operator said.…
Strong winds force Air New Zealand flight to abandon Queenstown landing
He said the plane’s movements were unlike anything he had witnessed before. “It was very exaggerated. I don’t…
Weather: Snowboarders rescued after spending six hours lost near Treble Cone ski field
Much of New Zealand is set to enjoy a brighter but still frosty weekend after a blast of…